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XDV 326S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDV 326S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 39,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,300 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 37,224 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 37,175 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter and housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,077 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 31,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 30,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 28,318 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 27,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,557 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,962 miles

fog lamp telltail inop

hand brake lever impeded in its travel

rear exhaust very near to nearside tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fog lamp telltail inop

hand brake lever impeded in its travel

rear exhaust very near to nearside tyre

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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XDV 326S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 XDV 326S, 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 48 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 XDV 326S registered?

XDV 326S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is XDV 326S safe to buy?

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