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KRV 760

1979 Morgan 4/4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,361 mi
Last recorded11,361 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRV 760
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,361 miles

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

limited reserve travel in park brake lever but meeting performance requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,877 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 10,877 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,500 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 10,500 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,185 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 10,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 9,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,308 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 9,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,921 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 8,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,431 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight noise when spun

Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,001 miles

Both seat belts slight material fraying

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 8,001 miles

Both seat belts slight material fraying

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 106,652 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 97,203 miles

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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KRV 760 is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KRV 760, 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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What year was KRV 760 registered?

KRV 760 is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is KRV 760 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRV 760 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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