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F186 BFY

1989 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,581 mi
Last recorded32,581 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF186 BFY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 32,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 31,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 30,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,538 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 27,538 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 24,938 miles

all tyres have minor perishing

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2017 23,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 23,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,130 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,208 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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F186 BFY is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F186 BFY, 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 F186 BFY registered?

F186 BFY is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F186 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F186 BFY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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