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HVX 578T

1978 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,681 mi
Last recorded55,681 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 578T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (7.1.2)

slight oil leak o/s n/s rear hubs

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,494 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,937 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,287 miles

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking.advise attention

Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,277 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking.advise attention

silncer mounting weak.advise replacement

Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,155 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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HVX 578T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 HVX 578T, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVX 578T registered?

HVX 578T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is HVX 578T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVX 578T shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVX 578T have outstanding finance?

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