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MOG 170Y

1986 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,505 mi
Last recorded1,505 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOG 170Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 1,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 1,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 64 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 92,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 92,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 88,189 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 88,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,563 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 56,559 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2014 55,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,764 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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MOG 170Y is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 32,712 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 MOG 170Y, 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 40 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MOG 170Y registered?

MOG 170Y is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 November 1986.

Is MOG 170Y safe to buy?

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