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MBL 111X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,698 mi
Last recorded3,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 111X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 3,698 miles

Both Front Suspension Components Slight Play

Both Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 3,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Both Front Suspension Components Slight Play

Both Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 3,692 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in the front kingpins and steering

Pass 22 Sep 2018 681 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 681 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,529 miles

Front king pins heavily greased

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,707 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Oct 2016 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 88,955 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 88,955 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 88,224 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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MBL 111X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MBL 111X, 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 MBL 111X registered?

MBL 111X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is MBL 111X safe to buy?

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