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F999 TBD

1988 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 TBD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 40,491 miles

Corrosion hole to nearside of bulkhead

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 40,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Corrosion hole in bulkhead outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead and Valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 40,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 40,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 40,129 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in bulkhead outside prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to offside lower bulkhead outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,894 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 39,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 39,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 39,278 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,068 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,850 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,401 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 38,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,074 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,073 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,073 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,658 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 33,658 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,409 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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F999 TBD is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 F999 TBD, 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 38 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F999 TBD registered?

F999 TBD is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F999 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F999 TBD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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