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AHJ 782X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 782X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,672 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 75,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,352 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,424 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,953 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,509 miles

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

Slight side to side movement at steering wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive slight adjustment to mixture screw at carburettor (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Slight side to side movement at steering wheel

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,967 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,809 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 66,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both rear back plates have fluid / leaking slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 66,540 miles

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

both rear back plates have fluid / leaking slightly

Pass 9 May 2013 66,308 miles

vehicle overheated while carrying out test

Pass 14 May 2012 65,793 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 65,787 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front brake hose generally perished

Pass 9 May 2011 65,548 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 65,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,102 miles

Oil weep evident n/s/r brake backplate

Rear brake imbalance close to upper limit

excessive chassis corrosion nearside rear outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,644 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,644 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,380 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,948 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 63,651 miles

rear brake imbalance on limit, brakes require some attention.

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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AHJ 782X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 AHJ 782X, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHJ 782X registered?

AHJ 782X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 November 1981.

Is AHJ 782X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHJ 782X shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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