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F428 BDY

1989 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

8,641 mi
Last recorded8,641 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 BDY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 8,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 8,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 8,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 8,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 7,765 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 7,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 7,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 6,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 6,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 6,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 6,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 5,753 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 5,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 5,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,750 miles

Steering drop arm joint dust seal split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 4,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,288 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,043 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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F428 BDY is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F428 BDY, 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 F428 BDY registered?

F428 BDY is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F428 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F428 BDY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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