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731 DCE

1981 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

609 mi
Last recorded609 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration731 DCE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 609 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2024 602 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Incorrectly routed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing Mirror not fitted. (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Incorrectly routed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Engine oil leak.

Parking brake lever near travel limit.

Rear Parking brake effort low.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 555 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 514 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 465 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 191 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 77,256 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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731 DCE is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 731 DCE, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 731 DCE registered?

731 DCE is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is 731 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 731 DCE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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