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B530 NLX

1984 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

35,743 mi
Last recorded35,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 NLX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 35,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,606 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 35,487 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 35,487 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,030 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 35,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard lights are not working.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSF brake slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard switch faulty

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 34,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSF brake slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard switch faulty

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 32,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,666 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 31,666 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/80R15 87T Continental (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,433 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,433 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165HR15 H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 28,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 28,262 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 27,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,086 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 24,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,031 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 24,031 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,741 miles

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

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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B530 NLX is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 B530 NLX, 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 B530 NLX registered?

B530 NLX is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B530 NLX shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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