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EX51 SDO

2001 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 SDO
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,447 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,696 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 39,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,521 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 31,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 31,765 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 29,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,541 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO FRONT KING PINS

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,882 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,089 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT PITTING TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,943 miles

1.n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,542 miles

1. nsr tyre on limit 1.6mm on outer edge

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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EX51 SDO is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,575 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 EX51 SDO, 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 25 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EX51 SDO registered?

EX51 SDO is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is EX51 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 SDO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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