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A117 MBM

1984 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,737 mi
Last recorded39,737 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 MBM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 39,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,294 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 38,294 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,004 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 36,989 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,116 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 34,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 22,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,104 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,232 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 21,232 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside front steering arms

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,903 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,728 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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A117 MBM is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A117 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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What year was A117 MBM registered?

A117 MBM is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 May 1984.

Is A117 MBM safe to buy?

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