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A121 FLW

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,470 mi
Last recorded8,470 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA121 FLW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 8,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 8,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 8,289 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 8,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 8,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 8,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective bracket loose (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 7,874 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,384 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 7,376 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,365 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 22 Apr 2010 7,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 16 Apr 2010 7,352 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 11 Aug 2006 7,343 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 7,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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A121 FLW is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A121 FLW, 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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What year was A121 FLW registered?

A121 FLW is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 23 September 1983.

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