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E229 GVW

1988 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,918 mi
Last recorded65,918 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 GVW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 64,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 62,605 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 61,033 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 60% (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 50% (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 60,773 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel hose leaking Pump to Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 60% (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 50% (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen delaminating badly

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,553 miles

play n/s o/s kingpins

Fail 29 Aug 2018 55,553 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

play n/s o/s kingpins

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,329 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear oil leak from rear of hub

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,083 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,041 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 54,041 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,537 miles

nearside rear halfshaft leaking externally.

rear springs weak and sagging.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,537 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear halfshaft leaking externally.

rear springs weak and sagging.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,826 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,963 miles

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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E229 GVW is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 E229 GVW, 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 38 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of E229 GVW?

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What year was E229 GVW registered?

E229 GVW is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E229 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E229 GVW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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