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MUY 166Y

1982 Morgan 4/4

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,032 mi
Last recorded25,032 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 166Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 25,032 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm to steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Whole of vehicle underside coated in underseal

slight play to N/S/F and O/S/F kingpins

Fail 23 Aug 2023 25,028 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror not visible from drivers seat (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by bumper (0.1 (d))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm to steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Whole of vehicle underside coated in underseal

slight play to N/S/F and O/S/F kingpins

Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,944 miles

Vehicle heavily coated in waxoyl

Pass 1 May 2019 24,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,772 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 24,639 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,624 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,239 miles

n/s/front wheel slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,093 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,965 miles

nearside front tyre is touching the lock slide plate

slight binding of nearside front brake

some movement in steering box drop arm

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,630 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 16,603 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 166Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MUY 166Y, 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.

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What year was MUY 166Y registered?

MUY 166Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is MUY 166Y safe to buy?

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