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Y981 LJM

2001 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 LJM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026
Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,985 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,755 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,551 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,068 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,471 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,867 miles

Slight play in the steering universal joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,147 miles

Steering coloumn intermidiate shaft lower u/joint has slight play.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,738 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,780 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 22 Jun 2007 28,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 22,019 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y981 LJM is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y981 LJM, 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 Y981 LJM registered?

Y981 LJM is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y981 LJM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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