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PUR 777M

1982 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 777M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 66,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,859 miles

oil leaking at o/s/r hub/backplate

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaking at o/s/r hub/backplate

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,717 miles

n/s/r wheel cylinder clips loose/isecure

o/s track rod end gaitor split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,462 miles

n/s/r wheel cylinder appears loose/insecure

wear/movement in front kingpins

Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,457 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r wheel cylinder appears loose/insecure

wear/movement in front kingpins

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,979 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,976 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,119 miles

advise hc level near legal limit 1052

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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PUR 777M is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 48,246 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 PUR 777M, 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 44 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PUR 777M registered?

PUR 777M is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is PUR 777M safe to buy?

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