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A113 MBM

1984 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,373 mi
Last recorded15,373 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA113 MBM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 15,373 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 15,364 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,351 miles

Central wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jul 2023 15,351 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,330 miles

central wiper blade split in centre

Pass 30 Jul 2021 15,310 miles

Central wiper blade is beginning to split

Fail 26 Jul 2021 15,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint/pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not holding on (1.1.6 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Central wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 15,251 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 15,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,212 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 15,210 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,794 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 14,768 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,717 miles

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

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

slight play in both front trunions

slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Apr 2012 14,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,685 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,629 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear differential leaking oil

slight play in both front bottom suspension joints

Fail 27 Apr 2011 14,629 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear differential leaking oil

slight play in both front bottom suspension joints

Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Sep 2008 14,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brakes partially unbalanced, N/S lower.

Wiper blades well worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brakes partially unbalanced, N/S lower.

Wiper blades well worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,164 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake low on foot and handbrake

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,140 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 14,140 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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A113 MBM is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 40,550 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 A113 MBM, 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 42 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A113 MBM is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 January 1984.

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