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FDY 911W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 911W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 76,048 miles

Coolant leak Carburettor area. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 75,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox, rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,209 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of the front to rear brake pipe to the offside rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,877 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on limit now (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre getting low 165sr15

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth on limit now (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre getting low 165sr15

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,667 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,636 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers and front passenger seat covers deteriorated

oil contamination front suspension and hub areas

Fail 9 Aug 2011 73,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers and front passenger seat covers deteriorated

oil contamination front suspension and hub areas

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,918 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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FDY 911W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 FDY 911W, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FDY 911W registered?

FDY 911W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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