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D282 GLJ

1987 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

14,673 mi
Last recorded14,673 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 GLJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 14,673 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 14,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 13,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 13,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 11,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 11,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 5,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 2,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 2,730 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 2,280 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 2,280 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 1,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 1,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Front bolt (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Damper mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damper mounting plate (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,530 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 1,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,908 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,687 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,424 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 93,424 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 82,914 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 82,914 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,050 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 71,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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D282 GLJ is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 D282 GLJ, 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.

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What year was D282 GLJ registered?

D282 GLJ is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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