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DBR 484S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBR 484S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,962 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 53,962 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 52,404 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,316 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,997 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 50,759 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 50,759 miles

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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DBR 484S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 DBR 484S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DBR 484S?

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What year was DBR 484S registered?

DBR 484S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is DBR 484S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBR 484S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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