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RLX 802L

1971 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,446 mi
Last recorded41,446 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 802L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,606 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RLX 802L is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,161 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 RLX 802L, 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 55 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLX 802L?

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What year was RLX 802L registered?

RLX 802L is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RLX 802L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLX 802L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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