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UOO 724W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,542 mi
Last recorded39,542 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOO 724W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 39,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated will not stay engaged (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,470 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Grease/Oil around nearside rear Brake backplate.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 39,105 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Grease/Oil around nearside rear Brake backplate.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Grease/Oil around N/S/R Brake backplate.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,120 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,935 miles

Battery loose.

Brake pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,263 miles

All tyres hae slight perishing/ cracking in tread.

Body corroding slightly

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres hae slight perishing/ cracking in tread.

Body corroding slightly

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,811 miles

Both front suspension units damp with oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 32,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension units damp with oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Washer bottle insecure and fouling exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,589 miles

Front wheels have some play in their attachment to the hubs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 31,588 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front wheels have play in their attachment to the hubs

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,184 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 31,183 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,532 miles

windscreen wipers starting to split

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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UOO 724W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 UOO 724W, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UOO 724W registered?

UOO 724W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 January 1981.

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