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RTM 541J

1971 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,833 mi
Last recorded3,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 541J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 3,833 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 3,831 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,563 miles

Engine has bad oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 84,458 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 81,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 78,781 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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RTM 541J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RTM 541J, 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.

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What year was RTM 541J registered?

RTM 541J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is RTM 541J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTM 541J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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