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WWB 983L

1973 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 983L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,569 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,493 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,941 miles

Slight play steering box/drop arm

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,932 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play steering box/drop arm

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,219 miles

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

Small hole nearside front inner valence

Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,723 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 57,381 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,910 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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WWB 983L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WWB 983L, 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 WWB 983L?

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What year was WWB 983L registered?

WWB 983L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 May 1973.

Is WWB 983L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWB 983L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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