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KGE 171V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGE 171V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 73,401 miles

Nearside Front and centre of the chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front and centre of the chassis poorly repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all welded areas heavily under sealed

doors loose/ door pillars insecure

wood floor badly rotten

Fail 16 May 2019 73,401 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front and centre of the chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front and centre of the chassis poorly repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all welded areas heavily under sealed

doors loose/ door pillars insecure

wood floor badly rotten

Pass 17 May 2018 73,021 miles

drivers floor rotten ,drivers door lose ,chassis very heavily undersealed

out alloy skin cracked by seat belt mount drivers side

play in steering joints

Pass 26 May 2017 72,882 miles

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

Nearside centre, front chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside centre, front chassis poorly repaired

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

door pillars slightly insecure

welded areas very heavily undersealed

wipers poor

wood floor badly rotten

Fail 26 May 2017 72,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside centre, front chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside centre, front chassis poorly repaired

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

door pillars slightly insecure

wipers poor

wood floor badly rotten

Pass 26 May 2016 72,591 miles

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

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

o/s wooden floor is badly rotten

Fail 23 May 2016 72,591 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s wooden floor is badly rotten

Pass 22 May 2015 72,423 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

chassis repair plates heavily undersealed

driver side wooden floor rotten

Fail 14 May 2015 72,423 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

chassis repair plates heavily undersealed

driver side wooden floor rotten

Pass 8 May 2014 72,001 miles

centre chassis plate spot welded

Fail 1 May 2014 72,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre chassis plate spot welded

Pass 17 May 2013 71,788 miles

both wipers split

driver side wooden floor weak

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

welded area heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2013 71,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers split

driver side wooden floor weak

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2012 71,675 miles

Nearside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 May 2012 71,675 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 71,514 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 71,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 71,132 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 71,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

n/s rear tyre very close to exhaust pipe

o/s front floor rotted & floor retainer corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

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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KGE 171V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KGE 171V, 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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KGE 171V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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