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JFJ 9V

1980 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

29,848 mi
Last recorded29,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFJ 9V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,848 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 29,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,069 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 29,067 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 29,066 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember /battery support area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brakes lock out before front brakes

rear leaf spring u bolts not penetrating through nylocs

steering system slightly notchy in operation

Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,977 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear leaf spring u bolts not penetrating through nylocs

steering system slightly notchy in operation

rear brakes lock out before front brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,950 miles

steering slightly notchy in operation

Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,604 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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JFJ 9V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 JFJ 9V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JFJ 9V registered?

JFJ 9V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 April 1980.

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