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RUY 894Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,207 mi
Last recorded64,207 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 894Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 64,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,285 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 62,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,516 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak From Core Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,392 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,367 miles

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak slight play (2.2.D.2e)

free play at steering wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak slight play (2.2.D.2e)

free play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,118 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 58,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 57,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 57,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,542 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 57,514 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 55,449 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 55,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,575 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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RUY 894Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RUY 894Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUY 894Y registered?

RUY 894Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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