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F761 LJR

1989 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

61,365 mi
Last recorded61,365 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF761 LJR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,365 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 61,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,279 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 61,279 miles

Steering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 61,006 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 61,006 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 60,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,583 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 60,582 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,260 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,311 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,311 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,294 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 52,231 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,791 miles

very slight noise o/s/f hub bearing.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,427 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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F761 LJR is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F761 LJR, 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 F761 LJR registered?

F761 LJR is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is F761 LJR safe to buy?

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