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MDT 52W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 52W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 93,758 miles

slight play in top of steering column

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,074 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 89,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety axle oil/fluid coming out of brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,028 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 88,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,281 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,875 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 84,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,298 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,792 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,650 miles

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

oil leak from diff area

reverse light not working

Pass 26 May 2006 62,611 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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MDT 52W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 MDT 52W, 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 MDT 52W registered?

MDT 52W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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