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VFB 813T

1979 Morgan 4/4

Brown Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,249 mi
Last recorded73,249 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFB 813T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,873 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,559 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,427 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,106 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,894 miles

hazzard switch requires attention soon

Pass 31 May 2012 71,747 miles

hazards require attention soon

Pass 2 Jun 2011
Fail 26 May 2011 71,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 71,058 miles

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

offside front sidelight dim

oil around rear diff

oil leak

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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VFB 813T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Brown with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VFB 813T, 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 VFB 813T registered?

VFB 813T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is VFB 813T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFB 813T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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