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TFJ 399R

1977 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFJ 399R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 97,856 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 97,856 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Battery clamp broken battery not secure on one side

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point slight play Trunnion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point slight play Trunnion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/R15 86T FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber arm rubbing on leaf spring shackle

Pass 12 May 2023 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

Fail 11 May 2023 97,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 23 May 2022 97,809 miles

Engine breather pipes starting to split and crack

Nearside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play

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

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

Offside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play

Fail 12 May 2022 97,809 miles

Fuel pipe damaged FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Engine breather pipes starting to split and crack

Nearside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play

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

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

Offside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 25 May 2021 97,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/r15 86t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower steering pivot point slight play

Offside Rear shock absorber arm rubbing on leaf spring shackle

Pass 3 Jun 2020 97,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 97,594 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded at bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

Fail 1 May 2019 97,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded at bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 11 May 2018 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded at bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock arsorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 97,452 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,394 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 97,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 97,291 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 97,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 May 2012 97,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 97,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 97,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 97,266 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 97,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 97,223 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 97,219 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 97,212 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 97,212 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering

Fail 19 May 2007 97,175 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

play in steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,164 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 97,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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TFJ 399R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFJ 399R, 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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TFJ 399R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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