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163 REV

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 REV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 55,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,724 miles

Centre exhaust joint has slight blow.

Very slight movement and noise from steering arm top arm joint.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 47,056 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,056 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,666 miles

some free movement in steering wheel no reason found

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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163 REV is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 163 REV, 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 43 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 163 REV?

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What year was 163 REV registered?

163 REV is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is 163 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 163 REV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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