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JAN 969K

1971 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,667 mi
Last recorded73,667 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 969K
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 73,667 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 73,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 7,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,358 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 72,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,157 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,523 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,515 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,188 miles

Oil from king pins slightly contaminating front discs

n/s/f king pin has slight play.

o/s/f king pine has slight play

steering has slight play in column

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil from king pins slightly contaminating front discs

n/s/f king pin has slight play.

o/s/f king pine has slight play

steering has slight play in column

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,748 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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JAN 969K is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JAN 969K, 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 JAN 969K registered?

JAN 969K is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is JAN 969K safe to buy?

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