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JEA 241V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,093 mi
Last recorded64,093 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEA 241V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,093 miles

offside windscreen washer weak

wiper blades worn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,349 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 May 2014 62,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake reserve travel on upper limit

rear brake imbalance on upper limit

rear tyres worn low

Pass 2 May 2014 62,667 miles

parking brake reserve travel on upper limit

rear brake imbalance on upper limit

rear tyres worn low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,478 miles

All tyres worn and/or perished

Both door hinges worn

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front fogs not working

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wooden panel rotten by spare wheel

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres starting to perish

Both door himges worn

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front fogs not working

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

No clutch pedal rubber fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wood panel rotted out below spare wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,083 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 57,835 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,326 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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JEA 241V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 47,582 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 JEA 241V, 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 47 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 JEA 241V registered?

JEA 241V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JEA 241V safe to buy?

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