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XHO 405V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,979 mi
Last recorded41,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHO 405V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,155 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,154 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,791 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 39,787 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 39,447 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 39,442 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 38,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,823 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 37,822 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006
Fail 7 Apr 2006 36,667 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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XHO 405V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XHO 405V, 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

How do I check the history of XHO 405V?

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What year was XHO 405V registered?

XHO 405V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 December 1979.

Is XHO 405V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHO 405V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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