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RGA 38M

1973 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,915 mi
Last recorded43,915 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGA 38M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front king pins movement

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

both front kingpins movement

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn

rear exhaust rubber mount needs attention

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play king pins

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,775 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play kingpins

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,358 miles

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play kingpins

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,775 miles

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play front lower swivels

slight play steering box peg shaft

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,991 miles

front nearside tyre almost fouling on locks

rear offside tyre worn

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play front lower swivels

slight play steering box peg shaft

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,114 miles

f/n/s tyre almost fouling on locks

r/o/s tyre worn

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play front lower swivels

slight play steering box peg shaft

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,741 miles

f/n/s tyre almost touching on locks

front susp lower joints slight play

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play steering box peg shaft

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,540 miles

f/n/s tyre almost touching on locks

front susp lower links slight play

steering box peg shaft slight play

steering wheel slight free play

Fail 9 Oct 2008 37,526 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

f/n/s tyre almost touching on locks

front susp lower links slight play

steering box peg shaft slight play

steering wheel slight free play

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,414 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,081 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 35,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 34,799 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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RGA 38M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RGA 38M, 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.

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What year was RGA 38M registered?

RGA 38M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is RGA 38M safe to buy?

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