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YEA 500H

1983 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 500H
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 54,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 49,828 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,814 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 49,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 48,779 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 48,204 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 48,204 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering damper blade loose required adjustment. (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 46,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 46,649 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,803 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 45,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2011 45,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 45,159 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,093 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,537 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 39,664 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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YEA 500H is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 YEA 500H, 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 43 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 YEA 500H registered?

YEA 500H is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is YEA 500H safe to buy?

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