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FJK 471X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,003 mi
Last recorded68,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJK 471X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,998 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,998 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,634 miles

engine overheating during test, noticed fan not working

Fail 21 Jun 2016 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine overheating during test, noticed fan not working

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,203 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,918 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,124 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,946 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,278 miles

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

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,276 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,957 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,442 miles

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

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

center splines are slightly worn on all four road wheels

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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FJK 471X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 FJK 471X, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJK 471X registered?

FJK 471X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FJK 471X safe to buy?

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