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B253 FAB

1984 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,132 mi
Last recorded46,132 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB253 FAB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 46,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,120 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 46,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,240 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,609 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,431 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,657 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 35,657 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,823 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,023 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,371 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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B253 FAB is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B253 FAB, 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 B253 FAB registered?

B253 FAB is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B253 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B253 FAB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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