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D420 JHA

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,166 mi
Last recorded19,166 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 JHA
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 19,166 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 19,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 18,254 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 17,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 13,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 10,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 3,089 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly kinked

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,006 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,807 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,807 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,738 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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D420 JHA is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 D420 JHA, 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 D420 JHA registered?

D420 JHA is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D420 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D420 JHA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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