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BOK 178T

1978 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,557 mi
Last recorded16,557 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 178T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 16,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,011 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 15,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 13,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 11,248 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 11,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 8,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 6,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 4,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 2,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 125 miles

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,686 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,836 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 26 Mar 2010 88,834 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,606 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,201 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,956 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 76,052 miles

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

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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BOK 178T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 BOK 178T, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOK 178T registered?

BOK 178T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BOK 178T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOK 178T shows 27 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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