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G74 VKR

1989 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 VKR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 54,492 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,370 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 52,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 50,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 48,879 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 47,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 45,029 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 45,015 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 40,313 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 39,975 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,724 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 39,678 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,241 miles

under body heavily wax oiled / play in all wheelbearings / both bottom ball joints have play when jacked up / rear number plate under bumper

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,821 miles

N/S/R axle shaft end slightly starting to weak oil

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Sump gasket slightly weaping oil

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,412 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,914 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 33,861 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,906 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 31,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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G74 VKR is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G74 VKR, 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 G74 VKR registered?

G74 VKR is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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