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YMA 444S

1977 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,304 mi
Last recorded74,304 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 444S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive On the front of the prop shaft and on the rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,408 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,059 miles

oil leak

rear differential oily

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,515 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 66,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,742 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside front suspention unit

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,749 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,153 miles

oil leakage axle and back plates (rear)

slight play steering joints and system

some play suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,108 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

advise small play in steering box

Fail 12 Oct 2006 59,108 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

advise small play in steering box

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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YMA 444S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1977 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 57,680 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 YMA 444S, 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 49 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YMA 444S registered?

YMA 444S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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The MOT history for YMA 444S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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