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HXF 571J

1971 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXF 571J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,505 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 98,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,760 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,717 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,717 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,663 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,383 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,271 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,985 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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HXF 571J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HXF 571J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HXF 571J registered?

HXF 571J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 January 1971.

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