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YSV 702

1973 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSV 702
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,865 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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YSV 702 is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YSV 702, 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

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What year was YSV 702 registered?

YSV 702 is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is YSV 702 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSV 702 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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