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A171 XFT

1984 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,357 mi
Last recorded48,357 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 XFT
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 48,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 48,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 48,025 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 47,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 47,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,682 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,681 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front additional side lamp not working

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,856 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,952 miles

nail in both front tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,731 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,728 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,487 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,878 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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A171 XFT is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A171 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 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 A171 XFT registered?

A171 XFT is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A171 XFT safe to buy?

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