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BSJ 598H

1970 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,309 mi
Last recorded65,309 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1970 Morgan 4/464,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 598H
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,309 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 65,309 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 64,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 63,747 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 63,747 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 63,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 62,230 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 61,186 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 58,655 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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BSJ 598H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 64,860 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 BSJ 598H, 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 56 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 BSJ 598H registered?

BSJ 598H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is BSJ 598H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSJ 598H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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