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BAB 790S

1977 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 790S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 84,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,757 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,890 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,294 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,619 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,383 miles

advise nearside & offside front tyres fouling inner wings

Pass 25 Jan 2008 769,548 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 76,954 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 75,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,724 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (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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BAB 790S is a 1977 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 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 57,680 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 BAB 790S, 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 49 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 BAB 790S registered?

BAB 790S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 September 1977.

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