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PHW 787M

1973 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHW 787M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 98,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,020 miles

Oil leak

rear diff damp

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,058 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 86,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 85,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,648 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,072 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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PHW 787M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,173 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 PHW 787M, 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 53 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 PHW 787M registered?

PHW 787M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 23 November 1973.

Is PHW 787M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHW 787M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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