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D530 ALR

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,160 mi
Last recorded38,160 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD530 ALR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 38,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 37,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 37,014 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 35,954 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 35,724 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,340 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,631 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,212 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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D530 ALR is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D530 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D530 ALR?

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What year was D530 ALR registered?

D530 ALR is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D530 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D530 ALR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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