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WIL 7158

1996 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,635 mi
Last recorded84,635 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 7158
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,635 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 82,101 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 82,092 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,537 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 79,526 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,836 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in king pin/sliding pillar bushes

Front front grill support fixing area ( Cowl box) corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing/valance corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated from fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/Valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in king pin/sliding pillar bushes

Front front grill support fixing area ( Cowl box) corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing/valance corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper mounting tube poorly secured ( bolt missing)

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated from fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,070 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin/bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin/bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,193 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,193 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,093 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,538 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,924 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,874 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 46,874 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,550 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,128 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,417 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,025 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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WIL 7158 is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 WIL 7158, 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 30 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WIL 7158 registered?

WIL 7158 is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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