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F884 SDL

1989 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,843 mi
Last recorded21,843 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 SDL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 21,843 miles

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 18 May 2010 21,843 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 19 May 2009 21,274 miles

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

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 16 May 2008 20,412 miles

steering lock stops rubbin

Fail 13 May 2008 20,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

steering lock stops rubbin

Pass 8 May 2007 20,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise blow on centre ro rear exhaust joint

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering

Fail 4 May 2007 20,007 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise blow on centre to rear exhaust joint

advise front number plate cracked

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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F884 SDL is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F884 SDL, 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 F884 SDL registered?

F884 SDL is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is F884 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F884 SDL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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