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FBV 624W

1980 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBV 624W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 85,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,795 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,366 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,346 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,821 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,501 miles

Both Rear tyres starting to show age deterioration cracking on side walls

Front Both front tyres starting to show age deterioration cracking on side walls

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings showing play started. (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,638 miles

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

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

fan belt very loose and showing signs of wear.

front brake pipe n/s and o/s showing signs of slight corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,270 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

n/s/r fog lamp stuck on when headlamps on

Fail 11 Jun 2010 76,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

n/s/r fog lamp stuck on when headlamps on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 72,848 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 72,085 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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FBV 624W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 FBV 624W, 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 FBV 624W registered?

FBV 624W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 November 1980.

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