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B597 PEL

1984 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,861 mi
Last recorded26,861 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 PEL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 26,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,028 miles

Nearside door mirror rear mounting screw loose.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 25,028 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside door mirror rear mounting screw loose.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,008 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,980 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,975 miles

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering box leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 24,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 24,688 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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B597 PEL is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B597 PEL, 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 B597 PEL registered?

B597 PEL is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 6 September 1984.

Is B597 PEL safe to buy?

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