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D394 ALR

1987 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,606 mi
Last recorded23,606 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD394 ALR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 23,606 miles

Slight oil leak(rear diff)

Pass 23 Jan 2025 23,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,263 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,255 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 22,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,097 miles

Both front wheel bearings a little noisy.

Nearside front headlamp reflector corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,070 miles

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Slight play in both front wheel bearings & noisy when rotated

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,040 miles

offside track rod end boot split

slight play in nsf hub bearing

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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D394 ALR is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D394 ALR, 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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What year was D394 ALR registered?

D394 ALR is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D394 ALR safe to buy?

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