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D493 VFG

1986 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,371 mi
Last recorded44,371 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 VFG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 43,721 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,443 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 42,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 42,987 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,163 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 80% Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 80% Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 42,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 80% Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 80% Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,764 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush 80% Worn (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush 70% Worn (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,237 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 38,237 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,712 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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D493 VFG is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 32,712 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 D493 VFG, 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 40 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 D493 VFG registered?

D493 VFG is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D493 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D493 VFG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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