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KWD 271V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWD 271V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,268 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,268 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,579 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,290 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,290 miles

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

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake hoses ferrules rusty.

imbalance in rear brakes.

slight play in steering box.

Fail 17 Aug 2007 75,595 miles

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

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

inside mirror not fitted.

slight binding offside rear brake.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,595 miles

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

inside mirror not fitted.

slight binding offside rear brake.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,409 miles

Hc high on tickover.

Slight play in steering box

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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KWD 271V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KWD 271V, 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 KWD 271V registered?

KWD 271V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 29 November 1979.

Is KWD 271V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWD 271V shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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