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Morgan 4/4

Green · Petrol · 1984 · 1,597 cc

VRJ 778MOT history

VRJ 778 is a green petrol Morgan 4/4 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
81,052 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRJ 778
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
4/4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRJ 778 was last recorded at 81,052 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,051 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,052 miles
  • 2023 – 80,434 miles
  • 2022 – 79,827 miles
  • 2021 – 79,348 miles
  • 2020 – 79,119 miles
  • 2019 – 78,902 miles
  • 2018 – 78,755 miles
  • 2017 – 78,734 miles
  • 2016 – 78,638 miles
  • 2014 – 78,358 miles
  • 2011 – 77,884 miles
  • 2010 – 77,293 miles
  • 2009 – 77,278 miles
  • 2007 – 77,204 miles
  • 2006 – 76,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,052 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear chassis has corrosion

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear leaf springs weak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,052 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    668749460477
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,051 miles (+617)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    358263412268
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,434 miles (+607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    991354849659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,827 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,827 miles
    Test number
    743440727767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side of foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,348 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    655262960519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail79,346 miles (+227)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    212491670277
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake binding
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass79,119 miles (+217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    525099556109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge and badly cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight cracking
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs weak

  8. Pass78,902 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,902 miles
    Test number
    276647781741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear rear leaf springs weak

  9. Fail78,902 miles (+147)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,902 miles
    Test number
    303340691195
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear rear leaf springs weak
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalance

  10. Pass78,755 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,755 miles
    Test number
    998658327205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion

  11. Fail78,754 miles (+20)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    307508365096
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion

  12. Pass78,734 miles (+96)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    328243281913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished in treads close to showing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs weak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass78,638 miles (+280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    934762348796
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake close to limits
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs weak

  14. Pass78,358 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    849191084204
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear leaf springs weak

  15. Fail78,356 miles (+472)14 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    567557064290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureLower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear leaf springs weak

  16. Pass77,884 miles (+591)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    926484391110
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamps poor output
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres perished in tread
    • NoteOffside rear service brake and parking brake slightly down on effort
    • NoteRear road springs weak

  17. Pass77,293 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    932035390161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake effort very close to limits
    • NoteHeadlamps poor output
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear road springs weak

  18. Fail77,293 miles (+15)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    644395090134
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamps poor output
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear road springs weak

  19. Pass77,278 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    460512469179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  20. Fail77,277 miles (+73)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,277 miles
    Test number
    221151039426
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass77,204 miles (+437)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    773144067108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOsf tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSwitch on washers soon needs attention

  22. Pass76,767 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    380997956116
    • NoteFront brakes soon need attention
    • NoteFront king pins soon need attention

Questions about VRJ 778

What vehicle is registration VRJ 778 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRJ 778 on a green petrol Morgan 4/4 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VRJ 778 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VRJ 778 expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VRJ 778?
The MOT on VRJ 778 expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VRJ 778 done?
VRJ 778 was recorded at 81,052 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 235 miles a year.
Has VRJ 778 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRJ 778 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on VRJ 778 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on VRJ 778 find?
VRJ 778 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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