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TBR 181V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,163 mi
Last recorded85,163 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBR 181V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached NUT NOT FULLY TIGHTEND TO LOCKING DEVICE (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,641 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,428 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,379 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,787 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 82,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 80,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 80,302 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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TBR 181V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBR 181V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBR 181V registered?

TBR 181V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 September 1979.

Is TBR 181V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBR 181V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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