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MSC 8T

1997 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,730 mi
Last recorded4,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSC 8T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 4,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 4,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 4,369 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 4,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis front corner plate and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside valance corrosion outside prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail forward of brake pedal corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion chassis strengthening plate and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corrosion around steering column mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

exhaust leak front exhaust connections

Pass 20 Feb 2021 4,144 miles

n/s chassis corner corroded under bulkhead.

Fail 20 Feb 2021 4,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s chassis corner corroded under bulkhead.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 3,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 3,304 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 3,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 2,374 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 2,374 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 1,459 miles

slight corrosion at chassis nearside front at corner brace.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 1,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front chassis corrosion at corner front plate.

exhaust downpipe flange to catalyst cracked.

Pass 2 Dec 2015
Fail 2 Dec 2015

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 44,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,488 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 14,185 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,681 miles

SPEEDO INOP

Fail 11 Sep 2008 22,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,754 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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MSC 8T is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSC 8T, 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 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSC 8T registered?

MSC 8T is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is MSC 8T safe to buy?

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