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UAB 981V

1979 Morgan Plus 4

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,631 mi
Last recorded57,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 453,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 981V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 57,631 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,928 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 50,302 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 50,300 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,579 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,934 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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UAB 981V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 4 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 53,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAB 981V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 47 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAB 981V registered?

UAB 981V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is UAB 981V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAB 981V 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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