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G257 WHJ

1989 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,669 mi
Last recorded46,669 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 WHJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,181 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,058 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 35,050 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,360 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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G257 WHJ is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 G257 WHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G257 WHJ registered?

G257 WHJ is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G257 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G257 WHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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