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XND 608S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,577 mi
Last recorded39,577 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXND 608S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 39,577 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 38,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,349 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,919 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 36,906 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Both front brake discs slightly scored

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

Front brake pads apear half worn

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2009 36,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,829 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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XND 608S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XND 608S, 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.

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What year was XND 608S registered?

XND 608S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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The MOT history for XND 608S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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