Morgan 4/4
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S811 BBDMOT history
S811 BBD is a blue petrol Morgan 4/4 first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 14,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 14,989 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S811 BBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Morgan
- Model
- 4/4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S811 BBD was last recorded at 14,989 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 14,790 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 199 miles
- Average per year
- 360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 14,989 miles
- 2025 – 14,790 miles
- 2024 – 14,658 miles
- 2023 – 11,834 miles
- 2020 – 11,815 miles
- 2019 – 11,755 miles
- 2018 – 11,635 miles
- 2017 – 11,556 miles
- 2016 – 11,424 miles
- 2015 – 11,193 miles
- 2014 – 10,741 miles
- 2013 – 10,280 miles
- 2012 – 10,032 miles
- 2011 – 9,768 miles
- 2010 – 9,589 miles
- 2009 – 9,357 miles
- 2008 – 9,239 miles
- 2007 – 8,746 miles
- 2006 – 7,895 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass14,989 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Small chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass14,989 miles (+199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 14,989 miles
- Test number
- 448995987894
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass14,790 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 14,790 miles
- Test number
- 520812716282
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Fail14,790 miles (+132)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,790 miles
- Test number
- 591697686568
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass14,658 miles (+2,824)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 14,658 miles
- Test number
- 740472106313
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))
Pass11,834 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 11,834 miles
- Test number
- 822611335533
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail11,834 miles (+19)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,834 miles
- Test number
- 111713630687
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass11,815 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 11,815 miles
- Test number
- 350400943653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,755 miles (+120)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 11,755 miles
- Test number
- 219020652665
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator corroded
- AdvisoryFront Additional position lamps not working
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass11,635 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 11,635 miles
- Test number
- 423903454224
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F + N/S/F outer sidelights not working
Fail11,635 miles (+79)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,635 miles
- Test number
- 461403861065
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F + N/S/F outer sidelights not working
Pass11,556 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 11,556 miles
- Test number
- 887384270225
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRadiator mounts perished
- AdvisoryRadiator slightly corroded and leaking
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail11,556 miles (+132)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,556 miles
- Test number
- 209421667465
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported On the back of alternator (1.9.2a)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRadiator mounts perished
- AdvisoryRadiator slightly corroded and leaking
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass11,424 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 11,424 miles
- Test number
- 104320237882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 11,193 miles
- Test number
- 887593132062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,193 miles (+452)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,193 miles
- Test number
- 257147066822
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass10,741 miles (+461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 10,741 miles
- Test number
- 329459834243
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass10,280 miles (+248)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 10,280 miles
- Test number
- 985086323293
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteAdvise all tyres perishing due to age
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust rubber hanger perished
Pass10,032 miles (+264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 10,032 miles
- Test number
- 176044612285
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass9,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 9,768 miles
- Test number
- 857528601275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,768 miles (+179)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,768 miles
- Test number
- 878148901271
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail9,589 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,589 miles
- Test number
- 282135790159
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass9,589 miles (+232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 9,589 miles
- Test number
- 930285290116
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass9,357 miles (+118)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 9,357 miles
- Test number
- 214145799149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,239 miles (+493)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 9,239 miles
- Test number
- 741757198199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,746 miles (+851)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 8,746 miles
- Test number
- 434371997108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,895 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 7,895 miles
- Test number
- 204173296116
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail7,895 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,895 miles
- Test number
- 302443996170
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Questions about S811 BBD
- Does S811 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S811 BBD is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S811 BBD?
- The MOT on S811 BBD is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S811 BBD done?
- S811 BBD was recorded at 14,989 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 360 miles a year.
- Has S811 BBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S811 BBD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S811 BBD ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S811 BBD find?
- S811 BBD passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pins; small chip on windscreen; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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