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UAB 980V

1980 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,366 mi
Last recorded64,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 980V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,152 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in grease, unable to fully inspect some components

Vehicle floor pan/structure obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Jul 2018 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Against flexible brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in grease, unable to fully inspect some components

Vehicle floor pan/structure obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,074 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,074 miles

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,776 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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UAB 980V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 UAB 980V, 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 46 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 UAB 980V registered?

UAB 980V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 April 1980.

Is UAB 980V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAB 980V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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