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A494 CFG

1983 Morgan 4/4

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

5,381 mi
Last recorded5,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA494 CFG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 5,381 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 5,381 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 5,363 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 5,363 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 4,699 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 4,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 4,424 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2016 4,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 3,841 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil around nearside and offside rear brake backing plates

play in nearside and offside front suspension

Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,430 miles

metallic debris around offside rear hub

oil leak from rear axle around brake backing plates

Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 2,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 1,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 1,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,897 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 98,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,692 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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A494 CFG is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A494 CFG, 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 A494 CFG registered?

A494 CFG is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 September 1983.

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