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RIB 1759

1987 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,977 mi
Last recorded33,977 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 1759
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,977 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,977 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 33,009 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 33,009 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 32,235 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 31,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,800 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 30,002 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,901 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 28,901 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,505 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,778 miles

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

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,219 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,850 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 23,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

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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RIB 1759 is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,188 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 RIB 1759, 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 39 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RIB 1759 registered?

RIB 1759 is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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