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D540 RKM

1986 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

13,036 mi
Last recorded13,036 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 RKM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 13,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 10,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 10,067 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 7,695 miles

EXCESS HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 28 Feb 2023 4,526 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,261 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted FOULING SUSPENSION. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted FOULING SUSPENSION (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,476 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,453 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,268 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,865 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,889 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 51,889 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,147 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,157 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,949 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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D540 RKM is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 D540 RKM, 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.

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What year was D540 RKM registered?

D540 RKM is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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