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A90 ARA

1990 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,957 mi
Last recorded3,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Morgan 4/430,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 ARA
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 3,957 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 3,941 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 3,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 3,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 3,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 3,674 miles

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

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2012 3,652 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 3,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fan belt loose

Nearside & offside rear hub oil seals leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2011 3,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fan belt loose

Nearside & offside rear hub oil seals leaking

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 3,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 3,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,422 miles

both rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2007 3,382 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 3,277 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 3,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A90 ARA is a 1990 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 30,906 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 A90 ARA, 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 36 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A90 ARA?

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What year was A90 ARA registered?

A90 ARA is a 1990 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A90 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A90 ARA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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