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SMO 923S

1978 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 923S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 80,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,544 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,757 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,757 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 77,185 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,185 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,845 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in kingpins

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,458 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,166 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 75,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to rear section of exaust

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,552 miles

corrosion to rear section of exaust

Pass 16 Sep 2005 74,870 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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SMO 923S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 SMO 923S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SMO 923S?

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What year was SMO 923S registered?

SMO 923S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 January 1978.

Is SMO 923S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMO 923S shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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