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2001 Morgan 4/4

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,090 mi
Last recorded61,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU 1
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 61,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 59,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,506 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,506 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,358 miles

Non original vin plate fitted, number confirmed against chassis stamping.

Pass 20 May 2021 56,271 miles

Both front seatbelt retracting springs weak but functioning.

Non original vin plate fitted to vehicle, number confirmed from chassis.

Fail 20 May 2021 56,271 miles

Both front seatbelt retracting springs weak but functioning.

Non original vin plate fitted to vehicle, number confirmed from chassis.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,568 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,281 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,281 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,802 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 49,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 47,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,037 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,787 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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OU 1 is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,575 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 OU 1, 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 25 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU 1 registered?

OU 1 is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is OU 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU 1 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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