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JLB 754V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 754V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,440 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 54,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 53,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,662 miles

Oil leak

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff oil leaking

slight oil leak from front suspension

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,030 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,601 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 50,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,896 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 49,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 754V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 754V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLB 754V registered?

JLB 754V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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