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AFG 653S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Maroon Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 653S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 57,955 miles

slight oil leak on diff

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,694 miles

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

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 57,482 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 May 2011 57,232 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 16 May 2011 57,232 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,971 miles

engine oil leak

slight bind on N/S/R wheel

transmission oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 56,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2009 56,551 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind O/S/R wheel

Pass 8 May 2008 56,172 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 56,158 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

signs of grease contamination on N/S/F brake

Pass 9 May 2007 56,057 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slight play

O/S/R wheel slight bind

Pass 8 May 2006 55,844 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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AFG 653S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Maroon with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 AFG 653S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFG 653S registered?

AFG 653S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is AFG 653S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 653S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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