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F131 OAP

1989 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,437 mi
Last recorded26,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 OAP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 26,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 26,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,794 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,943 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 17,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,165 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 16,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 14,805 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,867 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,705 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,615 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,166 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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F131 OAP is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F131 OAP, 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 F131 OAP registered?

F131 OAP is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F131 OAP safe to buy?

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