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D975 XAB

1986 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,631 mi
Last recorded16,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 XAB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 16,631 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 16,631 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 16,610 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 16,610 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 16,573 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 16,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 16,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 15,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 15,292 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 15,292 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 14,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,763 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 44,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,127 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 2,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 1,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 1,639 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 1,639 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D975 XAB is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D975 XAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D975 XAB registered?

D975 XAB is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D975 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D975 XAB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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