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SAB 866Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 866Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,726 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,626 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 91,599 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 91,025 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,801 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,538 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 90,244 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 90,244 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,012 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,524 miles

slight play in offside & nearside front suspension lower pins

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,055 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 89,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,440 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 88,440 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,793 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,793 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 87,488 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,488 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,604 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 86,604 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 84,782 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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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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