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D871 LAF

1986 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,387 mi
Last recorded51,387 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD871 LAF
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 51,387 miles

handbrake light flickered

handbrake locking mechanism hard to operate

slight exhaust blow

various oil leaks and grease on suspension bushes

various surface rust on protective under floor cover

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,261 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 51,245 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 50,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 50,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,886 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,039 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 41,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2006 40,855 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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D871 LAF is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D871 LAF, 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 D871 LAF registered?

D871 LAF is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D871 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D871 LAF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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