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RCU 653Y

1982 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,240 mi
Last recorded99,240 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCU 653Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 99,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 97,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2010 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2010 96,380 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,870 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 95,870 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,377 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 95,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all three wiper blades slightly split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,764 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 94,760 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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RCU 653Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 48,246 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 RCU 653Y, 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 44 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 RCU 653Y registered?

RCU 653Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is RCU 653Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCU 653Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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