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BNP 456W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,145 mi
Last recorded38,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 456W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,550 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 37,550 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 37,535 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,535 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,316 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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BNP 456W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNP 456W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNP 456W registered?

BNP 456W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 February 1981.

Is BNP 456W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNP 456W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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