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B280 GMO

1984 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB280 GMO
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,789 miles

Front ENGINE AND GEARBOX WEEPING OIL

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,787 miles

Front All direction indicators not working IDICATORS NOT FLASHING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front ENGINE AND GEARBOX WEEPING OIL

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,658 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 44,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 38,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,570 miles

Nearside Front brake tight

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,243 miles

NSF brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,418 miles

NSF sliding pillar slightly stiff

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

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,596 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,633 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,633 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,947 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 18,595 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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B280 GMO is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B280 GMO, 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 B280 GMO registered?

B280 GMO is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 18 December 1984.

Is B280 GMO safe to buy?

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