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F489 SHG

1989 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,442 mi
Last recorded13,442 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 SHG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 13,442 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 13,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 13,283 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,741 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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F489 SHG is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 F489 SHG, 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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How do I check the history of F489 SHG?

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What year was F489 SHG registered?

F489 SHG is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F489 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 SHG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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