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A142 JLR

1984 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA142 JLR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 79,282 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,872 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,867 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,694 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,710 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 61,710 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise Emissions to be re-checked

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 52,913 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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A142 JLR is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A142 JLR, 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 A142 JLR registered?

A142 JLR is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is A142 JLR safe to buy?

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