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F404 MBL

1988 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,751 mi
Last recorded29,751 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 MBL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 29,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 29,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 29,246 miles

Nearside Drag link end 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 excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 28,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 28,164 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking inside box section (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 28,154 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 28,082 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,012 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 28,012 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,931 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,449 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 27,449 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,350 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,910 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fluid leak from front suspension units

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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F404 MBL is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F404 MBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F404 MBL registered?

F404 MBL is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F404 MBL safe to buy?

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