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D522 CLT

1987 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,328 mi
Last recorded52,328 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD522 CLT
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,410 miles

Offside Front Bumper bracket fractured.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 47,478 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear spring 'u' bolts slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,093 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 46,093 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure 'u' bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,178 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,177 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,616 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,188 miles

offside front brake binding sltghtly

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front exhaust flange cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2013 32,785 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front exhaust flange cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2012 32,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,011 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,149 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,483 miles

Battery insecure

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

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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D522 CLT is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D522 CLT, 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 D522 CLT registered?

D522 CLT is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D522 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D522 CLT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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