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OFR 527

1978 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,276 mi
Last recorded96,276 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 527
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,276 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,914 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,740 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,740 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 95,739 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 95,736 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OFR 527 is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 OFR 527, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OFR 527?

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What year was OFR 527 registered?

OFR 527 is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 July 1978.

Is OFR 527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFR 527 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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