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G185 KGP

1989 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,654 mi
Last recorded40,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 KGP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 40,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 39,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

all rubber exhaust mountings perished,exhaust system still secure

Pass 29 May 2024 39,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 38,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 37,827 miles

lower radiator hose perished

Fail 11 May 2022 37,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam keeps flicking on/off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

lower radiator hose perished

turbo boost hose heavily deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2020 35,774 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,731 miles

Oil dampness around steering box

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed

Various areas of minor surface corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,917 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 34,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 33,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,171 miles

slight oil leak from diff

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,143 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,042 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,809 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,312 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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G185 KGP is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G185 KGP, 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 G185 KGP registered?

G185 KGP is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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