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NBF 616V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1819cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 616V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,819cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,322 miles

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

fog lamp tale tale inoperative

front shock absorber lower bushes worn,advise rewnewing soon

offside front brake hose close to steering box on lock to lock check

offside front seat belt-female stalk worn

offside rear leaf spring worn(limited vision on exact condition)

passenger seat loose

wiper park mechanism tempremental

Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,322 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

fog lamp tale tale inoperative

front shock absorber lower bushes worn,advise rewnewing soon

offside front seat belt-female stalk worn

passenger seat loose

vin plate insecure

wiper park mechanism tempremental

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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NBF 616V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,819cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBF 616V, 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 NBF 616V registered?

NBF 616V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 August 1979.

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