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SCG 245T

1979 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,624 mi
Last recorded10,624 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCG 245T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 10,624 miles

slight play in nearside front + offside front king pins

slight play in rear wheel bearing.

Fail 31 Jul 2025 10,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

slight play in nearside front + offside front king pins.

slight play in rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 10,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside front + offside front king pins

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2023 10,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside front + offside front king pins

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Jul 2023 10,478 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside front + offside front king pins

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box + slight leak

Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside + offside front king pins

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2021 10,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside front + offside front king pins

slight play in steering box.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 10,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

slight play nearside front + offside front suspension king pins

Pass 24 Jul 2019 10,415 miles

slight play in both king pins

slight play in the wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2019 10,415 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in the wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,412 miles

slight play in king pins

steering box damp

Pass 12 Jun 2017 10,409 miles

slight play in n/s + o/s front king pins

steering box is damp

Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 10,385 miles

slight play in front king pins

slight play in steering box

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,353 miles

play in both front king pins

play in steering box shaft

Pass 18 May 2012 10,299 miles

slight play in king pins

slight play in steering box shaft

Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,290 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,285 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,282 miles

play in both front king pins

play in steering box shaft

Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,889 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 9,889 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear diff oil leak

slight play in steering box shaft

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,885 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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SCG 245T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCG 245T, 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 SCG 245T registered?

SCG 245T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is SCG 245T safe to buy?

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