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F851 ABD

1989 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,712 mi
Last recorded43,712 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 ABD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 43,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 43,712 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,968 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,321 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,183 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,183 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,738 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,310 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,310 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,662 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,366 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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F851 ABD is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F851 ABD, 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 F851 ABD registered?

F851 ABD is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F851 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F851 ABD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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