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E418 LST

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,777 mi
Last recorded48,777 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE418 LST
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 48,777 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 48,777 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,652 miles

slight bind n/s/f/ brake

Pass 13 Oct 2022 47,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,002 miles

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

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

vehicle has only just met the limits on the idle emissions test

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,276 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,971 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,868 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,692 miles

slight dampness on o/s rear brake backplate (source not known)

very slight binding o/s rear brake and o/s front brake

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,474 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,474 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,579 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,023 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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E418 LST is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 E418 LST, 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.

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What year was E418 LST registered?

E418 LST is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E418 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E418 LST shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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