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K290 VBD

1992 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,731 mi
Last recorded30,731 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Morgan 4/428,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 VBD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 30,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 30,158 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 30,158 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 29,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,714 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 29,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 29,182 miles

All tyres were low on pressure .

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunion ? on limit of acceptability . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 28,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,545 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 26,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,690 miles

o/s/r brake back plate damp

small hole in rear silencer

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,745 miles

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

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 20,892 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,439 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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K290 VBD is a 1992 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1992 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 28,289 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 K290 VBD, 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 34 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K290 VBD registered?

K290 VBD is a 1992 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 22 August 1992.

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