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D557 VDY

1987 Morgan 4/4

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,371 mi
Last recorded42,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD557 VDY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 42,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 39,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 38,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,365 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 36,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 35,543 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 35,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,633 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,831 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 33,784 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,992 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,240 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 32,240 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 31,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,954 miles

Lower section windscreen delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,675 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 22 Jul 2008 20,519 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 18 Jul 2007 18,192 miles

Both front suspension blades require adjustment

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 24 Jul 2006 15,921 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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D557 VDY is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D557 VDY, 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 D557 VDY?

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What year was D557 VDY registered?

D557 VDY is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D557 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D557 VDY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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