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CAK 601T

1979 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,614 mi
Last recorded34,614 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAK 601T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,614 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,800 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 21,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust rubbing (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates damp

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,191 miles

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on rear tyre

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,189 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on exhaust

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 5 Aug 2011 14,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,341 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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CAK 601T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAK 601T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAK 601T registered?

CAK 601T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is CAK 601T safe to buy?

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