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MHW 499L

1973 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,852 mi
Last recorded22,852 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 499L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,852 miles

Offside front bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,653 miles

Offside Front slight roughness

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2009 2,873 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,097 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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MHW 499L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHW 499L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHW 499L registered?

MHW 499L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is MHW 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHW 499L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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