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JHM 702W

1981 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,812 mi
Last recorded34,812 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 702W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 34,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 30 Apr 2016 34,805 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking from flexi to cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,730 miles

chassis getting rusty

n/s/f king pin slight movement

o/s/f floor frame getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,680 miles

chassis getting rusty

n/s/f king pin slight movement

o/s/f floor getting rusty (frame work under wood)

oil on n/s/r brake back plate

radiator mount broken off

rear springs rusty

water pump been leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,680 miles

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

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)

chassis getting rusty

n/s/f king pin slight movement

o/s/f floor getting rusty (frame work under wood)

oil on n/s/r brake back plate

radiator mount broken off

rear springs rusty

water pump been leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,638 miles

chassis getting rusty

n/s/f king pin slight movement

o/s/r wheel bearing slight movement

rear springs rusty

water pump been leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,638 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)

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

chassis getting rusty

n/s/f king pin slight movement

o/s/r wheel bearing slight movement

rear springs rusty

water pump been leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,146 miles

n/s/f king pin slight movement

n/s/r brake back plate wet

rear springs rusty

water pump leaking

Fail 29 May 2012 34,143 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f king pin slight movement

n/s/r brake back plate wet

o/s/f inner wing rusty and been repaired from the out side

rear springs rusty

water pump leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,105 miles

n/s/f inner wing getting rusty

n/s/r brake back plate damp

o/s/r body getting rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,409 miles

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,178 miles

n/s king slight play

Pass 30 May 2006 31,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 31,472 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2005 31,472 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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JHM 702W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JHM 702W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHM 702W registered?

JHM 702W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 January 1981.

Is JHM 702W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHM 702W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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