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E20 MOG

1989 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,022 mi
Last recorded40,022 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 39,281 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 38,751 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,196 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 38,192 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,331 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 37,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,486 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 34,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,268 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,268 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,451 miles

rattle in n/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,668 miles

rear axle damp

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,071 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 17,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs slightly distorted

nearside front lower mounting nut just making contact with nylon locking device

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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E20 MOG is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1989 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 32,350 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 E20 MOG, 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 37 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E20 MOG registered?

E20 MOG is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is E20 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 MOG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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