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VFY 225L

1973 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,134 mi
Last recorded85,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFY 225L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,668 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,917 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,346 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 58,542 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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VFY 225L 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 100%.

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 VFY 225L, 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

How do I check the history of VFY 225L?

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What year was VFY 225L registered?

VFY 225L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is VFY 225L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFY 225L shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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