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BDY 512V

1979 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,516 mi
Last recorded18,516 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDY 512V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 18,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 17,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 15,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,916 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 14,266 miles

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

parking brake applies little effort - 16%

reverse light not working

Fail 17 May 2016 14,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

parking brake applies little effort - 16%

reverse light not working

Fail 20 May 2015 13,674 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake drum and back plate contaminated with fluid

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 13,674 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake drum and back plate contaminated with fluid

Pass 29 Nov 2013 12,484 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 12,480 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,747 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,397 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,066 miles

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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BDY 512V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 47,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDY 512V, 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 47 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 BDY 512V registered?

BDY 512V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 12 November 1979.

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