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FWP 241X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,049 mi
Last recorded19,049 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWP 241X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 19,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 18,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 18,758 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 18,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 18,749 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 18,261 miles

Slight bind offside rear brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 18,245 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when headlamps on (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Slight bind offside rear brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 17,949 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,970 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 16,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,556 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 16,537 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 16,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2008 16,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,126 miles

OSF wheel rotation has "tight spot"

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

Pass 6 May 2006 16,040 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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FWP 241X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWP 241X, 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 FWP 241X registered?

FWP 241X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 23 October 1981.

Is FWP 241X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWP 241X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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