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TWD 894W

1981 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWD 894W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,826 miles

Front and Rear transmission have misting of oil

Grease on all suspension components of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering has slight free play detected at steering wheel

grease round front suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

grease round front suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,631 miles

Front suspension covered in grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 78,631 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front suspension covered in grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease round front suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

grease round front suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,171 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

grease round front suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,569 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,779 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,949 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,842 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,915 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 71,005 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 71,004 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 71,003 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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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TWD 894W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWD 894W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWD 894W registered?

TWD 894W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is TWD 894W safe to buy?

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