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AHY 389J

1971 Morgan 4/4

Pink Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 389J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,787 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 56,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,520 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,112 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 49,109 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,421 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,145 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,462 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,217 miles

small play in offside trunion

Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,176 miles

near side lower torsion small play

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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AHY 389J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Pink with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1971 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHY 389J, 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 55 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHY 389J registered?

AHY 389J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 February 1971.

Is AHY 389J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHY 389J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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