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A148 JLR

1984 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 JLR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 62,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 60,801 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,704 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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A148 JLR is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 A148 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A148 JLR registered?

A148 JLR is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A148 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A148 JLR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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