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TNM 787K

1971 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,417 mi
Last recorded15,417 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNM 787K
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 15,302 miles

Offside Front Lower corrosion to bulkhead not within prescribed area

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 15,302 miles

Offside Front Lower corrosion to bulkhead not within prescribed area

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 15,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 15,054 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

unable to check wheel bearings/ battery post loose

Fail 9 Mar 2016 15,051 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Kingpin has slight play.

Offside Front Lower Kingpin has slight play.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,626 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 14,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,884 miles

indicators flash slow

pipes going in susp rusty

play in front suspension

Fail 12 Oct 2009 12,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

play in front suspension

indicators flash slow

pipes going in susp rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,354 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres all old and rubber perishing and begining to split.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 12,354 miles

Inner Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres all old and rubber perishing and begining to split.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 11,987 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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TNM 787K is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TNM 787K, 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 TNM 787K registered?

TNM 787K is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 September 1971.

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