1984 Morgan 4/4 1.6L Petrol · A957 XOJ

The 1984 Morgan 4/4 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at the most recent inspection on 10 December 2024 at 64,772 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual assessments since 2021, indicating a reliable mechanical baseline. A failed test occurred on 24 November 2022 at 62,482 miles, yet the DVSA record curiously lists no specific defects for that failure. The same day yielded a pass at the identical mileage, suggesting a minor, swiftly rectified issue or an administrative anomaly rather than a persistent mechanical fault. The recorded mileage of 64,772 miles over 42 years equates to a mere 1,542 miles annually, confirming exceptionally light usage. The progression between tests reveals a steady, low accumulation rate. Between the December 2021 test at 62,394 miles and the November 2022 test at 62,482 miles, the vehicle covered just 88 miles over nearly twelve months. Mileage then increased by 734 miles to reach 63,216 miles by December 2023, before climbing 1,556 miles to the current 64,772 miles by December 2024. This pattern reflects short, occasional journeys rather than sustained daily driving, which typically spares drivetrain consumables but risks issues associated with prolonged standing. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, the low annual mileage and extended periods of inactivity warrant a focused physical inspection. Buyers must scrutinise the structural integrity of the ash frame and the steel chassis, looking for rot or corrosion that moisture ingress causes when vehicles stand idle. Suspension bushes and coil springs often perish from age and lack of use rather than wear, requiring close examination for cracking or sagging. Brake discs and calipers demand attention for surface rust and binding, a common affliction on cars that sit stationary. Tyre sidewalls should be checked for age-related crazing, as tread depth often remains misleadingly high on low-mileage classics.