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F457 MOG

1989 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,039 mi
Last recorded9,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 9,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 8,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 8,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 8,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 8,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 8,555 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 8,555 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 8,435 miles

rear hose bulge. tyre out dated o/s f ront slight sidewall cracks.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 8,334 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,074 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 8,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 7,824 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 7,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,667 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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F457 MOG is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F457 MOG, 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 F457 MOG registered?

F457 MOG is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F457 MOG safe to buy?

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