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JCW 202W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

22,448 mi
Last recorded22,448 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 202W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 22,448 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 22,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,612 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 20,509 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front king pins

Fail 13 Aug 2019 19,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Axel to body mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 17,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 17,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Tie bar mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Both Tyres rubbing on deflection plates

Nearside Front Brake Disc fouling on hub when rotated, advise investigation and repair

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,730 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 15,730 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 14,005 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,276 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2014 11,313 miles

paking brake only just meets requirements and may be in need of adjustment or service

Pass 8 May 2013 10,010 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 9,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 9,421 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 8,062 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 8,047 miles

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 3,286 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 3,285 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 1,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 864 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 864 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 99,950 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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JCW 202W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 JCW 202W, 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.

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What year was JCW 202W registered?

JCW 202W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 18 April 1981.

Is JCW 202W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCW 202W shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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