1986 Morgan 4/4 1.6L Petrol · D623 ELM
1986 Morgan 4/4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 21,232 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN 4/4
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D623 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 21,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D623 ELM Mileage History
- 09/04/202520,169 mi
- 30/04/202520,184 mi+15 mi
- 18/05/202621,222 mi+1,038 mi
- 19/06/202621,232 mi+10 mi
- 19/06/202621,232 mi
Average of roughly 890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D623 ELM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Morgan 4/4 (D623 ELM) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Handbrake will not stay on reliably (1.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seat is very unreliable in op”; “Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))”.
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