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WYH 189S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,109 mi
Last recorded24,109 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYH 189S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 24,109 miles

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 24,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,057 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides upper bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy And has a slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 24,056 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides upper bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy And has a slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,991 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 23,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,947 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 23,943 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear leaf spring tie bracket fractured .

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

drivers seat slightly loose on its fixings.

Pass 25 May 2017 23,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 23,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 23,931 miles

Slight fluid leak around nearside rear brake drum

Pass 21 May 2015 23,919 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 23,919 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 23,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,865 miles

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2010 23,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,740 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,708 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 23,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WYH 189S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYH 189S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WYH 189S registered?

WYH 189S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is WYH 189S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYH 189S shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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