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H509 YBV

1991 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,405 mi
Last recorded72,405 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan 4/429,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH509 YBV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 70,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,786 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 62,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,455 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 61,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,441 miles

slight play in both king pins and bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H509 YBV is a 1991 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,418 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 H509 YBV, 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 35 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H509 YBV registered?

H509 YBV is a 1991 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 January 1991.

Is H509 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H509 YBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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