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UUY 178L

1973 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,785 mi
Last recorded16,785 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 178L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 16,785 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 16,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,097 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,887 miles

steering box has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,643 miles

both front tyres cracking inner wall

both rear tyres cracking inner wall

Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,457 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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UUY 178L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UUY 178L, 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 UUY 178L registered?

UUY 178L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 May 1973.

Is UUY 178L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUY 178L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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