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D425 ALR

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,274 mi
Last recorded64,274 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD425 ALR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 64,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded xxxxxx2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe greased (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,132 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,131 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,580 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,835 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,833 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wing rusted

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,145 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wing rusted

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,757 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,757 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,238 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,619 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

front nearside inner wing rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,619 miles

front nearside inner wing rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,891 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,891 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,775 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D425 ALR is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D425 ALR, 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 D425 ALR registered?

D425 ALR is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D425 ALR safe to buy?

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