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A230 HLB

1984 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 HLB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,107 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 65,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,783 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,048 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 15 Jul 2017 64,033 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,933 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,144 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,063 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 59,923 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,968 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 58,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 58,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 57,742 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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A230 HLB is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 A230 HLB, 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 A230 HLB registered?

A230 HLB is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 January 1984.

Is A230 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A230 HLB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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