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DLA 814T

1979 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,017 mi
Last recorded55,017 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLA 814T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,827 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear developing in the o/s/f bottom suspension

various small oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,292 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,751 miles

Registration plate fitted as per factory,advised customer to lower registration plate in case mis read.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,504 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 48,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,564 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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DLA 814T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DLA 814T, 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 DLA 814T registered?

DLA 814T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is DLA 814T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLA 814T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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