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WHU 787H

1970 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,613 mi
Last recorded96,613 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Morgan 4/464,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHU 787H
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 96,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Central Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded reservoir to master (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake pads loose in caliper, noisy when rotated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

body & chassis components corroded

vehicle overheating during emissions test

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,611 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped excessive side to side movement (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Fuel system component leaking dripping from regulator area (7.2.3)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped excessive side to side movement (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Central Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded reservoir to master (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake pads loose in caliper, noisy when rotated

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

body & chassis components corroded

vehicle overheating during emissions test

Pass 5 May 2017 95,257 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2017 95,251 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under dash, above gear stick (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

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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WHU 787H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 64,860 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 WHU 787H, 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 56 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHU 787H registered?

WHU 787H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 April 1970.

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