MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shock absorber/hub (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shock absorber/hub (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by bumper (0.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight play in offside & nearside front suspension lower pins
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight play in offside & nearside front suspension lower pins
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?
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SAB 866Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SAB 866Y, 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 SAB 866Y registered?
SAB 866Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 18 March 1983.
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