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APT 99B

1981 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPT 99B
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 51,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside seat belt catch cover damaged

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

reverse lamps not working

Front suspension oil getting close to brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,749 miles

Front both lower suspension joints playin

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,749 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,749 miles

Nearside seat belt catch cover damaged

play in front suspension lower bushes

windscreen deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,749 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside seat belt catch cover damaged

play in front suspension lower bushes

windscreen deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,749 miles

nearside windscreen corner opaque

oil on front suspension close to brakes

Fail 29 May 2015 51,749 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside windscreen corner opaque

oil on front suspension close to brakes

rear brake imbalance

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,749 miles

Oil leak

nearside windscreen opaque in corner

offside rear wheel slight resistance to free rotation

oil on suspension legs getting close to brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,749 miles

play in front suspension lower joints

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering box

Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,749 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance 24%

play in front suspension lower joints

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering box

Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,749 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,575 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 48,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mount perished

slight play in steering box

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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APT 99B is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 APT 99B, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APT 99B registered?

APT 99B is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 May 1981.

Is APT 99B safe to buy?

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