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F181 CGJ

1988 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,757 mi
Last recorded15,757 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF181 CGJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,757 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 15,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Coolant leak radiator slight leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 15,588 miles

Coolant leak slight leak bottom of radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,506 miles

Coolant leak very slight bottom of rad ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 15,506 miles

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

Coolant leak very slight bottom of rad ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,260 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2021 15,260 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 14,854 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 14,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Box arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 14,565 miles

Diff is wet with oil

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Sep 2017 14,567 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake backing plates are wet with oil

Coolant Leak

Diff is leaking oil

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,315 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,212 miles

oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 12,891 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 12,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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F181 CGJ is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F181 CGJ, 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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What year was F181 CGJ registered?

F181 CGJ is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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