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NLD 943K

1972 Morgan Roadster

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLD 943K
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,005 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

n/s/f wooden floor pan deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2025 58,996 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and bush perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

n/s/f wooden floor pan deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2023 58,927 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight play

Pass 24 May 2021 57,877 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 57,871 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Trunion has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 56,710 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Trunion has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all 4 tyres tread perished

Fail 8 Nov 2014 50,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all 4 tyres tread perished

Pass 1 May 2013 49,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,781 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,503 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,929 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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NLD 943K is a 1972 Morgan Roadster in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLD 943K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 54 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NLD 943K is a 1972 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 31 July 1972.

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