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DBV 444S

1977 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 444S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,940 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,940 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,800 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,683 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 71,683 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,166 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 71,166 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,868 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 70,868 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil on rear back plates

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,581 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 70,580 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 70,532 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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DBV 444S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DBV 444S, 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.

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What year was DBV 444S registered?

DBV 444S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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