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JDV 794N

1975 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,313 mi
Last recorded32,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Morgan 4/439,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDV 794N
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,313 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,873 miles

exhaust front pipe mount broken

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 31,522 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 29,764 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 29,242 miles

2x centre exhaust rubber mounts broken

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,632 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 27,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,851 miles

both front suspension king pin oil seals leaking

steering box damp/oily

thermostat housing leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,344 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 25,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

heater hose split & leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,157 miles

Centre exhaust mount slightly loose.

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 25,157 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 25,157 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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JDV 794N is a 1975 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,176 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 JDV 794N, 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 51 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 JDV 794N registered?

JDV 794N is a 1975 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 May 1975.

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