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A153 RUM

1984 Morgan Roadster

Cream Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,672 mi
Last recorded8,672 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA153 RUM
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 6,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 4,365 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 4,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 2,388 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 27 Apr 2010 2,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57 miles

front suspension wear

Pass 11 Feb 2008 97,418 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,840 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 86,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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A153 RUM is a 1984 Morgan Roadster in Cream with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A153 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 42 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A153 RUM registered?

A153 RUM is a 1984 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A153 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A153 RUM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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