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UMM 81Y

1990 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,262 mi
Last recorded46,262 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Morgan 4/430,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMM 81Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,262 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 46,258 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking at where union joins caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 45,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 45,289 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 44,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 44,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,456 miles

Oil dampness to engine area

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 40,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,528 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,747 miles

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

slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2008 38,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,487 miles

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

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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UMM 81Y is a 1990 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 30,906 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 UMM 81Y, 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 36 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UMM 81Y registered?

UMM 81Y is a 1990 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 6 March 1990.

Is UMM 81Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMM 81Y shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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