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A234 JNG

1983 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,561 mi
Last recorded53,561 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 JNG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 53,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 53,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,017 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 53,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 52,528 miles

Rear exhaust hanger perished/weak

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 51,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,707 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box leaking oil

Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,685 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Cooling fan not working

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 103,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,760 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,760 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front chassis corroding near brake master cylider

steering box leaking oil

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,714 miles

some wear in offside suspension strut

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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A234 JNG is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A234 JNG, 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 A234 JNG registered?

A234 JNG is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A234 JNG safe to buy?

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