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JLB 746V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,191 mi
Last recorded69,191 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 746V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 69,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,851 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,514 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 68,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Not working (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 68,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,543 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,543 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,393 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/front brake hose slightly twisted.

o/s/rear support strap corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/front brake hose slightly twisted.

o/s/rear support strap corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,114 miles

n/s/front brake hose twisted slightly.

rear support strap corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,914 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front disc slightly worn/corroded.

rear support strap o/s corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear support strap corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,748 miles

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear support strap corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,500 miles

o/s rear floor board bracket broken

Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,500 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear floor board bracket broken

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,702 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,893 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 64,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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JLB 746V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JLB 746V, 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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JLB 746V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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