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RLP 17L

1973 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,529 mi
Last recorded62,529 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLP 17L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 62,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 62,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,142 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 60,899 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,710 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 53,710 miles

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

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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RLP 17L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RLP 17L, 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 RLP 17L registered?

RLP 17L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is RLP 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLP 17L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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