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J465 HBV

1991 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,630 mi
Last recorded31,630 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Morgan 4/429,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ465 HBV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 31,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,643 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 2 Aug 2022 29,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,479 miles

Oil leak rear differential area

central exhaust rubber mounting defective

Fail 12 Jul 2021 28,479 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven efforts achieved across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak rear differential area

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake performance and increase rate- low

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all wheels have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,824 miles

Coolant leak top hose ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in both front and offside rear wheels

Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,908 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEELS

slight corrosion above front chasis rails

Fail 3 Jul 2018 25,907 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEELS

slight corrosion above front chasis rails

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,870 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends of central steering track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion above chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion above chassis (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 14 Jul 2017 24,870 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends of central steering track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion above chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion above chassis (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,851 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,008 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension treated

Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,589 miles

all four tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,739 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 20,594 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 20,594 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,369 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 19,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,809 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in front suspention

Fail 2 May 2008 19,809 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in front suspention

Fail 11 May 2007 19,613 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 19,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 19,361 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 19,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J465 HBV is a 1991 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,418 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 J465 HBV, 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 35 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J465 HBV is a 1991 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J465 HBV shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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