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MRL 497P

1976 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,370 mi
Last recorded11,370 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 497P
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 11,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 107,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 105,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 102,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 97,685 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 97,685 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 94,582 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear diff slightly leaking.

Pass 9 May 2012 93,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 91,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis steering stops slightly worn

o/s centre chassis slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 91,607 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis steering stops slightly worn

o/s centre chassis slightly corroded

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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MRL 497P is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1976 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,896 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 MRL 497P, 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 50 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRL 497P registered?

MRL 497P is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MRL 497P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRL 497P shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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