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D42 NOJ

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,340 mi
Last recorded72,340 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 NOJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,340 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 72,338 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 71,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,270 miles

slight lift on nearside front suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,893 miles

slight lift in nearside front suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,178 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,174 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,284 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 49,154 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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D42 NOJ is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D42 NOJ, 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

How do I check the history of D42 NOJ?

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What year was D42 NOJ registered?

D42 NOJ is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D42 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D42 NOJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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