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G489 CUY

1990 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,135 mi
Last recorded20,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Morgan 4/430,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 CUY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,135 miles

handbrake only just reaching efficency

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,799 miles

Brake pedal travel just acceptable when tested. Braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 17,474 miles

Exhaust system clearence to N/S/R tyre very small.

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,474 miles

Exhaust system clearence to N/S/R tyre very small.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,594 miles

O/S/F brake slight bind when turned by hand. Braking system may require maintenance or repair.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 16,593 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

O/S/F brake slight bind when turned by hand. Braking system may require maintenance or repair.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,743 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 15,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front 2nd row main beam bulb inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,726 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 13,724 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,050 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 12,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 11,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,057 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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G489 CUY is a 1990 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 30,906 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 G489 CUY, 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 36 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G489 CUY registered?

G489 CUY is a 1990 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G489 CUY safe to buy?

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