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A216 GLD

1983 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,331 mi
Last recorded36,331 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 GLD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 36,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 36,314 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 36,243 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 36,243 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,083 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,777 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 35,777 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 35,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,270 miles

slight contamination of brake discs from suspension oiler system

Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,948 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,889 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,944 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,944 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,559 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 32,559 miles

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

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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A216 GLD is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 A216 GLD, 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 A216 GLD registered?

A216 GLD is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is A216 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A216 GLD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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