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Y979 BAF

2001 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 BAF
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 113,494 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 111,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 109,944 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 109,944 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 108,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,715 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 101,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,178 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,984 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,420 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 68,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,400 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,897 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,058 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 31,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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Y979 BAF is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y979 BAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y979 BAF registered?

Y979 BAF is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y979 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 BAF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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