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F26 MGN

1989 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,219 mi
Last recorded33,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 MGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 33,219 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% nearside rearlagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres just touching stops on lock to lock

Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 32,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 32,109 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust touching chassis

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 29,656 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 29,638 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight Binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 29,028 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with Grease (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight Binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

self lubricating system leaking on to brakes/suspension.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,189 miles

all tyre walls cracking.

oil leaking from self lub.system close to braking assemblies.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,808 miles

oil leaking from king pin assemblies near to braking components.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,000 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 27 Sep 2010 19,530 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,530 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,346 miles

steering box has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,404 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 15,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,245 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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F26 MGN is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F26 MGN, 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 F26 MGN registered?

F26 MGN is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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