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HAB 9J

1971 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,912 mi
Last recorded89,912 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 9J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2024 89,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff / axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear half shaft outer oil seal leaking (both side)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 39,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,414 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,127 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,126 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,056 miles

nearside front brake flexi hose in poor condition

vin number difficult to read

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,940 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 87,940 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 87,933 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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)

rear brakes 57% out of balance

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 87,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,561 miles

o/s/f chassis has small amount of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2006 87,484 miles

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

handbrake stabilizer bar has bolt missing

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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HAB 9J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,161 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 HAB 9J, 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 55 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAB 9J registered?

HAB 9J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 16 June 1971.

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