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EYX 836V

1980 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

463 mi
Last recorded463 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYX 836V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 463 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 463 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front hub/ disc assembly contaminated with oil or grease

Pass 23 Jul 2024 363 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 337 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,084 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 4 May 2010 97,481 miles

Front to rear brake pipe has early corrosion

Slight play in both front king pin assemblys

Fail 23 Apr 2010 97,396 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front to rear brake pipe has early corrosion

Slight play in both front king pin assemblys

Pass 7 May 2009 97,085 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s front chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2009 97,085 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s front chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2008 96,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 96,695 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 96,414 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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EYX 836V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYX 836V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYX 836V registered?

EYX 836V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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The MOT history for EYX 836V shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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