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Y493 FBB

2001 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,488 mi
Last recorded22,488 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 FBB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 22,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 19,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,794 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside show signs of cracking / perishing in tread and measured lowest at 3mm (advise monitor and replace in near future) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 15,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 15,054 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 15,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high VERY XS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high XS (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 13,315 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint POOR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 13,314 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH ON WINGTOPS (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH XS (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working FAULT ALL (1.2.1b)

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint POOR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 7,174 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,646 miles

ADVISE:- exhaust rubber bobbins perished and starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 5,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 5,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,098 miles

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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Y493 FBB is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,575 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 Y493 FBB, 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 25 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y493 FBB registered?

Y493 FBB is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y493 FBB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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