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MYS 490Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,508 mi
Last recorded28,508 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYS 490Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 28,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear through chassis (1.1.11 (c))

chassis rusty front to rear

Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,430 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 28,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,387 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 28,384 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,216 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,213 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 28,210 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre Exhaust mount requires attention.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe security requires attention.

Old Front Brake pipes could do with removing?

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 28,088 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,075 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,073 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,019 miles

n/s front fog lamp not working

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,779 miles

VERY BAD WATER LEAK FROM RAD

Fail 16 Oct 2007 27,779 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

VERY BAD WATER LEAK FROM RAD

Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,619 miles

radatior leaking badley

slight play in steering (chassie flexing near steeing box)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,989 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 26,989 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MYS 490Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 MYS 490Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MYS 490Y registered?

MYS 490Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 February 1983.

Is MYS 490Y safe to buy?

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