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PHJ 927M

1974 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 927M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,043 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod 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 Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front king pin

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 93,217 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear hub seal is weeping

alternator bolts loose

Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,738 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear hub seal is weeping

alternator bolts loose

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,311 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 91,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 90,881 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

ofside rear brake damp oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 90,875 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

ofside rear brake damp oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,340 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Sep 2011 90,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,900 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,097 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,097 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,176 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,722 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,845 miles

o/s/r wheel axle oil seal is weeping.

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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PHJ 927M is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PHJ 927M, 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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PHJ 927M is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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