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BAB 473W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 473W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 81,746 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 81,746 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,692 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,692 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,673 miles

slight play in front suspension

slight play in handbrake pivot mounting

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,194 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,516 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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BAB 473W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BAB 473W, 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 BAB 473W registered?

BAB 473W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 February 1981.

Is BAB 473W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAB 473W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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