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A218 MMJ

1983 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,621 mi
Last recorded99,621 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA218 MMJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 99,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 98,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,410 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,770 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 96,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,768 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,923 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,803 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight play in nearside front upright suspention component

Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general underbody corrosion

slight play in nearside front upright suspention component

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,530 miles

Play in n/s/f suspension.

Play in steering box/ drop link.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Some corrosion on front inner chassis area.

Tyres cracked/ perished.

Tyres pressures appear low.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,973 miles

front no/plate has some damage

hand brake readings just in limit

handbrake quick release type only clicks in place when button pushed down

Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,961 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no/plate has some damage

hand brake readings just in limit

handbrake quick release type only clicks in place when button pushed down

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,444 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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A218 MMJ is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A218 MMJ, 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.

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What year was A218 MMJ registered?

A218 MMJ is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A218 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A218 MMJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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