1984 Morgan . 1.6L Petrol · A201 DWP
1984 Morgan . (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1984. Recorded mileage 1,027 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN .
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A201 DWP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 1,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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A201 DWP MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Morgan . (A201 DWP) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
A201 DWP Mileage History
- 05/08/2022160 mi
- 04/08/2023246 mi+86 mi
- 19/08/20241,027 mi+781 mi
- 19/08/20241,027 mi
Average of roughly 425 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 1984 Morgan is a charming low-mileage classic with a mostly clean MOT record, but buyers should proceed with caution due to a brake-related failure in 2024. Ensure the noted defects have been properly repaired before purchase.
Given the 2024 MOT failure for a brake cable insecure and fouling the propshaft plus a missing brake pedal anti-slip provision, confirm with the seller that both issues were rectified immediately after the failure, as a pass was recorded on the same date. Request full service history and any invoices for brake and drivetrain work, as a 42-year-old vehicle requires evidence of sympathetic maintenance rather than just annual MOT compliance.
As a 1984 petrol vehicle with a 1584cc engine, this Morgan will likely fall into the historic vehicle class for road tax, often £0 for vehicles over 40 years old, but confirm with DVLA. Insurance for a classic Morgan typically sits in a specialist group with moderate premiums, and fuel economy will be modest by modern standards due to the age and aerodynamics of the design.
The 2024 failure specifically noted a brake cable insecure fouling the propshaft and a missing brake pedal anti-slip provision, so physically inspect the handbrake cable routing and the pedal surface for proper grip material. With only 1,027 miles recorded in 2024 and 13 miles in 2021, check for signs of prolonged storage such as perished rubber, seized brakes, or corroded fuel lines despite the clean passes.
The vehicle is a red 1984 Morgan with a 1584cc petrol engine, first registered in April 1984 and showing just 1,027 miles at its most recent 2024 MOT. Its history includes four MOT passes with no defects between 2021 and 2024, but a failure on 19 August 2024 for an insecure brake cable fouling the propshaft and a missing brake pedal anti-slip provision. No aggregate model reliability data is available, so assessment relies solely on this individual record.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Morgan . model, so reliability must be judged on this vehicle's individual history alone.
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