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E47 KFB

1980 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,578 mi
Last recorded64,578 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE47 KFB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,578 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 64,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 64,291 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 64,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,897 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 58,888 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E47 KFB is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 E47 KFB, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E47 KFB registered?

E47 KFB is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is E47 KFB safe to buy?

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