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G274 BPV

1989 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,335 mi
Last recorded52,335 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 BPV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 51,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 51,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 50,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 48,812 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 48,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,017 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 45,017 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,871 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 41,871 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 35,987 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,526 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,984 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 31,984 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G274 BPV is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G274 BPV, 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 G274 BPV registered?

G274 BPV is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G274 BPV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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