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F470 NSL

1989 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 NSL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,536 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,848 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 75,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

fan belt cracked

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 73,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 71,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 69,539 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,663 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,737 miles

exhaust rubber missing adv exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,580 miles

Centre exhast mount fractured

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,940 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,773 miles

judder at front brakes.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,773 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

judder at front brakes.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,804 miles

bodywork corroding.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking in nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking in nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

crack in windsreen but not in zone a or swept area

Pass 22 May 2008 53,471 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2008 52,413 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2007 49,814 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 49,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 47,496 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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F470 NSL is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F470 NSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F470 NSL registered?

F470 NSL is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F470 NSL safe to buy?

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