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D280 STT

1987 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,391 mi
Last recorded79,391 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 STT
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,391 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 79,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 77,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 76,398 miles

slight movement in n/s/f king pin lower swivel

Fail 31 May 2019 76,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight movement in n/s/f king pin lower swivel

Pass 11 May 2018 75,656 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 75,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,723 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

Pass 29 May 2012 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 71,338 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Movement in both wheel hub splines

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,276 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,780 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,780 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,308 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 68,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 67,447 miles

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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D280 STT is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1987 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D280 STT, 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 39 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D280 STT registered?

D280 STT is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 April 1987.

Is D280 STT safe to buy?

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