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A247 TBP

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,404 mi
Last recorded24,404 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA247 TBP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,404 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,276 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 22,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,199 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,511 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,448 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,848 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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A247 TBP is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A247 TBP, 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 A247 TBP registered?

A247 TBP is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A247 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A247 TBP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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