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EFJ 1Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,092 mi
Last recorded37,092 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFJ 1Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 37,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 36,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front king pins slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2023 36,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 35,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 35,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension swivel

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension swivel

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 35,048 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower suspension swivel

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension swivel

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,909 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside dipped beam light dim

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,617 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,337 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,008 miles

advise attention h/brake

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,211 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,428 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 26,428 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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EFJ 1Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 EFJ 1Y, 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 43 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 EFJ 1Y registered?

EFJ 1Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is EFJ 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFJ 1Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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