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D280 GLJ

1987 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,770 mi
Last recorded10,770 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 GLJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,770 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 10,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,661 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 10,661 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 10,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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D280 GLJ is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,188 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 D280 GLJ, 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 39 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of D280 GLJ?

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What year was D280 GLJ registered?

D280 GLJ is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 May 1987.

Is D280 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D280 GLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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