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SVK 821Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,890 mi
Last recorded48,890 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVK 821Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 48,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak from Diff/axle

Pass 27 Apr 2022 48,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak [gearbox prop seal,rear differential] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 48,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black plate with silver digits not acceptable after January 1st 1980 as fitted to vehicle. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet not squirting front screen swept area. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess play in trunion joint at base of strut/track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Parking brake does not hold on when applied. (1.1.6 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced at 35% with offside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black plate with silver digits not acceptable after January 1st 1980 as fitted to vehicle. (0.1 (d))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Judder to both front service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Judder to both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 47,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 46,983 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,076 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,690 miles

spare tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2016 45,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

spare tyre perished

water leak suspect bottom radiator hose

Fail 22 May 2015 45,575 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,180 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 45,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 44,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 44,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 42,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,319 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,182 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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SVK 821Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVK 821Y, 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 SVK 821Y registered?

SVK 821Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is SVK 821Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVK 821Y shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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