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F230 RGS

1989 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,072 mi
Last recorded28,072 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 RGS
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 28,072 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 27,674 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 27,397 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 26,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 26,547 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,446 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 25,446 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Works if button is manually pulled up to lock belt into the stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged works if button is manually pulled up to lock belt into the stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot light dosnt work

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 25,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged works if button is manually pulled up to lock belt into the stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot light dosnt work

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 17 May 2016 25,098 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,133 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,133 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2007 23,866 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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F230 RGS is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F230 RGS, 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 F230 RGS registered?

F230 RGS is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F230 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F230 RGS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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