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D623 ELM

1986 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

21,232 mi
Last recorded21,232 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD623 ELM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 21,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 21,232 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seat is very unreliable in operation. Not moving all the way back and often jams all the way forward and cant be released/moved. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Handbrake will not stay on reliably (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 21,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to no light output (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake lever is difficult to keep in locked position, releases very easily, adjustment may be required. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 20,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 20,169 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 20,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 20,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 20,037 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 20,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 19,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 16,752 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 1,510 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 15,002 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 13,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 7,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 7,310 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 7,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,002 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 7,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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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D623 ELM is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D623 ELM, 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 D623 ELM registered?

D623 ELM is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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