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MBL 148X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 148X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,459 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,080 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,080 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front engine mount rubber slightly contaminated with oil

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,754 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,306 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,957 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,145 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 148X 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 78.9%.

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 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 MBL 148X, 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 148X registered?

MBL 148X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 August 1981.

Is MBL 148X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBL 148X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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