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BMO 422T

1979 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

492 mi
Last recorded492 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMO 422T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 492 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 327 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 100,011 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 May 2017 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 May 2016 99,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 99,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,389 miles

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 wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 1 May 2014 99,109 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 98,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 98,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 98,538 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 97,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 93,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 90,403 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 90,403 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 88,481 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BMO 422T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BMO 422T, 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 BMO 422T registered?

BMO 422T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BMO 422T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMO 422T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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