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WAB 974V

1980 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,322 mi
Last recorded18,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 974V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,869 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 17,869 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 17,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,387 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 17,387 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front brake slight bind

Fail 29 Apr 2010 16,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,913 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 16,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,759 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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WAB 974V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 WAB 974V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WAB 974V registered?

WAB 974V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 18 June 1980.

Is WAB 974V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 974V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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