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533 KPX

1980 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,065 mi
Last recorded43,065 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration533 KPX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,065 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 43,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 42,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 42,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,309 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,925 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,707 miles

Ball joint has slight play centre steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Oil leak ()

minor exhaust leak centre manifold flange

Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,896 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,486 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions very close to limit

slight surface rust on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,037 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front suspension oily

minor leak of gases from exhaust joints

movement in front lower suspension

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2013 34,037 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front suspension oily

minor leak of gases from exhaust joints

movement in front lower suspension

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,418 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 33,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,578 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 32,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,124 miles

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

chassis starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

wear in front king pins close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly distorted

no brake pedal pad or clutch pedal pad??

slight wear in front wheel bearings and king pins

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,360 miles

covers fitted

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

rear brakes slighlty out of balance

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,730 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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533 KPX is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 533 KPX, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 533 KPX registered?

533 KPX is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is 533 KPX safe to buy?

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