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A170 XFT

1983 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,094 mi
Last recorded81,094 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 XFT
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 81,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 76,156 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,104 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings in front of exhaust box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 64,195 miles

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

lighy rub front tyres

n/s door handle

oil front suspension

poor n/s indicator

Fail 10 May 2017 64,195 miles

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

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

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

lighy rub front tyres

n/s door handle

oil front suspension

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,295 miles

oil on suspension

tyres light rub

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,191 miles

light rub n/s steering stop

Fail 4 Jun 2015 62,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light rub n/s steering stop

Pass 30 May 2014 60,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor hazard switch

Fail 30 May 2014 60,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor hazard switch

Pass 31 May 2013 60,184 miles

both rear hubs damp/leak on to back plate

o/s seat stiff to move

o/s/f suspension stiff

Fail 31 May 2013 60,184 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

both rear hubs damp/leak on to back plate

o/s seat stiff to move

o/s/f suspension stiff

Pass 25 May 2012 59,852 miles

n/s/f tyre rubs stop

Pass 4 May 2011 59,684 miles

play steering + little stiff

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,360 miles

screen damage s/a †h/b poor †slight play s/column slight stiff

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,092 miles

screen damage †play steering

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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A170 XFT is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 A170 XFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A170 XFT registered?

A170 XFT is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A170 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A170 XFT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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