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NVD 498P

1976 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,269 mi
Last recorded86,269 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVD 498P
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear rear axle leaking oil

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,212 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 83,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 82,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,474 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80,116 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 80,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,537 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle leaking oil has slight dampness around offside rear drum

Fail 1 Jun 2009 78,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle leaking oil has slight dampness around offside rear drum

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 78,203 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 75,542 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside rear wheel tightness suspect cross front brake pipe may chafe front pads fairly thin

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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NVD 498P is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NVD 498P, 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.

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NVD 498P is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 June 1976.

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