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GOG 535W

1980 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOG 535W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 75,256 miles

flyoff handbrake fitted slight worn

rub mark on rear tyre

slight lift in front suspension legs

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,620 miles

flyoff handbrake worn

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate

rub mark on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

slight lift in front suspension legs

Fail 14 Mar 2025 74,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

flyoff handbrake worn

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate

rub mark on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

slight lift in front suspension legs

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,168 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp images becoming poor

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate

rub mark on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,651 miles

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

oily residue on o/s/r backplate

rub mark on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,003 miles

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

front tyres perished in tread

oily residue on front suspension legs

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate from axle seal

rub marks on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,529 miles

fluid leak on o/s/r axle seal

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and perished in tread

rub marks on n/s/r tyre innwer sidewall

slight misting of oil on front suspension legs

Fail 1 Apr 2021 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

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

fluid leak on o/s/r outer axle seal

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and perished in tread

rub marks on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

slight misting of oil on front suspension legs

Fail 1 Apr 2021 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

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

fluid leak on o/s/r outer axle seal

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and perished in tread

rub marks on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

slight misting of oil on front suspension legs

Pass 23 May 2019 71,880 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension legs slight misting of oil

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight lift in front lower suspension joint

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,444 miles

Both front tyres perished and wearing close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,243 miles

o/s/r brake backplate damp

slight play in front lower suspension joints

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,243 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake backplate damp

slight play in front lower suspension joints

Pass 7 May 2016 65,965 miles

oil leak on o/s/r axle seal

Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,180 miles

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

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate

slight movement in n/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,658 miles

oil leak on rear axle

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,351 miles

fly off handbrake fitted

lift in front suspension legs

no rubbers fitted to any pedal

oil leak on rear axle

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,986 miles

oil leaks

slight play in both front lower suspension joints

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,198 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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GOG 535W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 GOG 535W, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GOG 535W registered?

GOG 535W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is GOG 535W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOG 535W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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