£11,250
1981 Morgan 4/4 1600 Four-Seater
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Morgan 4/4, one of 3,513 ever made, boasts a classic British Racing Green finish and a February 2024 MOT. Having undergone renovation in the late 90s and recent servicing in February 2023, it features appealing extras like a Moto-Lita steering wheel and rear luggage rack.
Condition
6
While the car has been renovated and has a valid MOT, the mileage is relatively high, and there's mention of repairs to the ash frame, suggesting potential wear and tear. The car's age also contributes to a slightly lower rating despite the renovations.
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Manual
Transmission:
B4820
Chassis No:
Odometer:
114,500 miles
JHX 404W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in March 1968, the '1600' was notable as the first Morgan 4/4 model to offer 100mph plus performance.
Based around a box-section ladder-frame chassis equipped with independent 'sliding pillar' front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc / drum hydraulic brakes, the aluminium over ash construction of its bodywork contributed towards a commendably low kerb weight (circa 700kg).
True to the marque tradition of using proprietary running gear, the newcomer was powered by a Ford-sourced 1599cc four-cylinder engine (complete with cross-flow cylinder head) allied to four-speed manual transmission.
Initially available in basic or 'competition model' guises, the latter's Ford 1600GT (86bhp) unit was standardised during 1971.
Impractical yet beguiling, the 4/4 1600 sported a no-nonsense interior, minimal luggage space and potentially argumentative hood.
Further boasting a singularly involving driving experience and vivid acceleration, it remained in production until ...
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£7,290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,982
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 22 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
13,206 miles
Registration Date
1981-02-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 23 2023 with 13,206 miles
Passed
On Jan 18 2022 with 11,080 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 03 2019 with 11,064 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight play in lower king pins
- slight corrosion to chassis
Passed
On May 04 2018 with 10,787 miles
Passed
On May 11 2017 with 10,533 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- corrosion to underside
Passed
On Oct 11 2016 with 10,472 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight play in front suspension joints
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Oct 05 2015 with 10,393 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- corrosion to underside
- slight play in steering box
Failed
On Oct 05 2015 with 10,392 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken does not hold on (3.1.5)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- corrosion to underside
- slight play in steering box
Passed
On Oct 01 2014 with 10,318 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- corrosion to underside
- oil leak
- slight play in steering items
Failed
On Sep 29 2014 with 10,313 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
User Entered:
- corrosion to underside
- oil leak
- slight play in steering items
Passed
On Oct 01 2013 with 10,210 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Slight surface corrision to underside
- Oil leak
Failed
On Oct 01 2013 with 10,209 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Slight surface corrision to underside
- Oil leak
Passed
On Sep 27 2012 with 9,866 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Slight oil leak from both front springs
Passed
On Oct 07 2011 with 9,719 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in front suspension
Passed
On Sep 07 2010 with 9,544 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight corrision on floors
- slight play in both front suspension joints
Passed
On Aug 19 2009 with 9,239 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2008 with 9,032 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2007 with 8,690 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Aug 08 2006 with 8,441 miles
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