1984 Morgan 4/4 1.6L Petrol · A81 ANP
1984 Morgan 4/4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Feb 1984. Recorded mileage 27,496 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN 4/4
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A81 ANP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 27,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A81 ANP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Morgan 4/4 (A81 ANP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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 (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
A81 ANP Mileage History
- 15/08/202427,100 mi
- 29/08/202527,303 mi+203 mi
- 01/09/202527,306 mi+3 mi
- 26/08/202627,496 mi+190 mi
Average of roughly 195 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Morgan Morgan 4/4
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MORGAN 4/4 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1984 model year cars.
- Sliding Pillar King Pin and Bush WearModerate
Every Morgan 4/4 uses the traditional sliding-pillar front suspension that dates back to 1909. Its king pins and phosphor-bronze bushes need regular greasing; if the interval is missed they wear, causing play in the front hubs, heavy steering, a shimmy through the wheel and uneven tyre wear - and excessive play is an MOT failure. Replacement means pressing out worn pins and bushes and re-setting the damper blades, work best left to a Morgan specialist.
- Ash Wood Frame RotSerious
The 4/4's body panels are fixed to an ash-wood frame, and moisture trapped behind panels, under wings or around door sills can rot the timber. Soft rockers below the doors, damp sill boards and loose or dropping doors are the warning signs; post-1986 cars had factory Cuprinol-treated wood, but earlier examples are higher risk. Structural wood repairs are expensive and should only be undertaken by a Morgan specialist familiar with traditional framing.
- Wing and Valance CorrosionModerate
Before 1986 Morgan wings were attached to the car and then spray painted in situ, so when the body flexed the paint cracked and rust formed behind the wing panels. Aluminium wings rolled over a steel wire can also suffer electrolytic corrosion at their edges, and the front valance can rust where it meets the bulkhead. Paint blisters around wing-light bolts and headlamp nacelles are the first warning; severe cases need wing removal and panel beating by a Morgan-trained body shop.
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