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RAB 249Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,569 mi
Last recorded48,569 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 249Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 48,569 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,064 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 48,064 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 47,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,250 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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RAB 249Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 RAB 249Y, 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 43 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 RAB 249Y registered?

RAB 249Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is RAB 249Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAB 249Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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