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G953 DUY

1989 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,062 mi
Last recorded16,062 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG953 DUY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 16,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 16,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 15,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 15,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 15,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,808 miles

brake pedal antislip provision worn

Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,627 miles

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

antislip provision on clutch pedal insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,505 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2016 15,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cylinder shim not located correctly

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes have slight bind

Fail 29 Jul 2016 15,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cylinder shim not located correctly

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes have slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 15,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear diff oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,859 miles

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 14,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes have slight bind

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,448 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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G953 DUY is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 32,350 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 G953 DUY, 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 37 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G953 DUY registered?

G953 DUY is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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