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F182 CGJ

1988 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,505 mi
Last recorded48,505 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF182 CGJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,505 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

suspension covered in grease

Fail 20 May 2026 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

suspension covered in grease

Pass 30 May 2025 48,030 miles

all suspension components covered in grease

both doors lower sill damaged (cracked)

vehicle overheated on test

Fail 30 May 2025 48,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components covered in grease

both doors lower sill damaged (cracked)

vehicle overheated on test

Pass 29 May 2024 47,728 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp dim

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential/Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 47,457 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp/hangar bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine overheated on test

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp dim

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential/Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,369 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 47,363 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 46,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plates under bumper as build by factory

Fail 7 Oct 2021 46,899 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plates under bumper as build by factory

Pass 19 May 2020 45,792 miles

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

Rear number plates under bumper as build by factory

Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,117 miles

Oil leak

number plates under bumper as build by factory

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,127 miles

number plates under bumper as build by factory

oil leak

over heated fan not working

Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,112 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

number plates under bumper as build by factory

oil leak

over heated fan not working

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,815 miles

nearside front suspenion semi sized in lower pivot

number plates under bumpers as build by factory

over heated ( fan not working )

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

nearside front suspenion semi sized in lower pivot

number plates under bumpers as build by factory

over heated ( fan not working )

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,650 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,269 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,718 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,727 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC CONTAMINATED BY GREASE

FRONT TYRES 2/3MM REAR TYRES CRACKED/SPLITING

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,320 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,320 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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F182 CGJ is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F182 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 F182 CGJ registered?

F182 CGJ is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F182 CGJ safe to buy?

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