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MUY 165Y

1982 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 165Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,047 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,311 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,962 miles

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,659 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,659 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,709 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 59,709 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 59,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 58,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheelarch corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 57,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,546 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s rear side wall craking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,295 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,055 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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MUY 165Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1982 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 48,246 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 MUY 165Y, 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 44 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUY 165Y?

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What year was MUY 165Y registered?

MUY 165Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is MUY 165Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUY 165Y shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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