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Y789 DAU

2001 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,315 mi
Last recorded50,315 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 DAU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,315 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,225 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,292 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 48,292 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,250 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 46,250 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,842 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 44,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,800 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 25,626 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,445 miles

free play in steering rack pinon

slight play in both front king pins

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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Y789 DAU is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y789 DAU, 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 Y789 DAU registered?

Y789 DAU is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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