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HAE 781X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,993 mi
Last recorded26,993 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAE 781X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,993 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 26,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,302 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 26,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,608 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 25,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,946 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 24,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 24,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 24,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f + o/s/f shock top mount rubbers deteriorated

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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HAE 781X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HAE 781X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HAE 781X?

You can check the full history of HAE 781X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HAE 781X registered?

HAE 781X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is HAE 781X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAE 781X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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