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L437 KDA

1996 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,489 mi
Last recorded39,489 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 KDA
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 39,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 39,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 39,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 39,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,222 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 39,220 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,182 miles

slight play in both king-pin assemblies

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,917 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Lower trunnions have slight play.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,224 miles

oil leak from steering box area

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s king pin assembly

Fail 16 Mar 2007 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,373 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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L437 KDA is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 L437 KDA, 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 30 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L437 KDA registered?

L437 KDA is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is L437 KDA safe to buy?

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