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ODL 44X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

43,266 mi
Last recorded43,266 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODL 44X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 43,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 42,763 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 42,763 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 42,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,140 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 41,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Wing mounted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working In headlamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,110 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 40,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 38,672 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 38,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 37,451 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 37,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,813 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 36,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,277 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 36,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,784 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 33,170 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 33,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 33,127 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,127 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 31,686 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 31,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,049 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,049 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,791 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 26,791 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 26,425 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 25,869 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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ODL 44X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 ODL 44X, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ODL 44X registered?

ODL 44X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is ODL 44X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODL 44X shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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