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A700 LWD

1984 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,648 mi
Last recorded53,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA700 LWD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,648 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noise.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 53,643 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering N/s & O/s (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noise.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,367 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,872 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 52,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,194 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

offside floor corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2006 51,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside floor corroded

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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A700 LWD is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A700 LWD, 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 A700 LWD registered?

A700 LWD is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is A700 LWD safe to buy?

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