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YFC 749R

1976 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,099 mi
Last recorded47,099 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 749R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,802 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,154 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play sterted in both front kingpins

Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play sterted in both front kingpins

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front suspension has slight play in lower suspension joints

steering column top bearing worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension has slight play in lower joints

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension has slight play in lower joints

Fail 23 Jul 2010 44,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension has slight play in lower joints

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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YFC 749R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,896 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 YFC 749R, 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 50 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 YFC 749R registered?

YFC 749R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 November 1976.

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