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SHV 131F

1968 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,433 mi
Last recorded62,433 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1968 Morgan 4/462,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 131F
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,433 miles

Central Front Light oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

several areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

steering box mounting area flexing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

several areas corroded but not in prescribed areas

several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive.

steering box mounting area flexing slightly when steering is operated

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

sevaral prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

sevseal areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

steering box mounting area flexing slightly when steering is operated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,217 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

sevaral prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

sevseal areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

steering box mounting area flexing slightly when steering is operated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,192 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,181 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 62,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,134 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,066 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 62,015 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 62,015 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,737 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 61,737 miles

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

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

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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SHV 131F is a 1968 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1968 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 62,241 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 SHV 131F, 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 58 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 SHV 131F registered?

SHV 131F is a 1968 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is SHV 131F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHV 131F shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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