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DAB 21N

1974 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 21N
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,690 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 77,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,364 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 77,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,946 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various places and deteriorated! (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped On axle X 2 (3.6.B.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear fog light missing, but switch is in place.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,482 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,482 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,325 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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DAB 21N is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 41,996 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 DAB 21N, 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 52 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 DAB 21N registered?

DAB 21N is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is DAB 21N safe to buy?

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