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PFY 731J

1971 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,911 mi
Last recorded63,911 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFY 731J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 63,911 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 63,905 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,243 miles

Coolant leak

Grease from front suspension components in close proximity to front brake discs.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,176 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,176 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 63,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,824 miles

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

offside lower sring ball joint has play

Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside lower sring ball joint has play

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,442 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 62,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,163 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Quantity of brake fluid present around master cylinder which when wiped clean didn't reappear during the test. However this may indicate a weeping fluid loss that builds over time.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,269 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

alternator belt loose

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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PFY 731J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,161 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 PFY 731J, 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 55 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFY 731J registered?

PFY 731J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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