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A500 RSL

1983 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,159 mi
Last recorded40,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 RSL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,159 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 38,361 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 37,364 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 37,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,942 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 29,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre at silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 27,080 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very slight engine oil leak

very slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

very slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2012 25,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 25,858 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Both front suspension spring units have a light misting of oil.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding very slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,028 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,451 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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A500 RSL is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A500 RSL, 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 A500 RSL registered?

A500 RSL is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A500 RSL safe to buy?

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