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HJP 444H

1970 Morgan 4/4

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Morgan 4/464,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJP 444H
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 63,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 62,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,070 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 58,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 52,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 52,283 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 50,525 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,803 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 46,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,723 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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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HJP 444H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 64,860 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 HJP 444H, 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 56 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 HJP 444H registered?

HJP 444H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 27 January 1970.

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