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MOG 70G

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOG 70G
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,508 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 78,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,293 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,188 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,836 miles

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

Slight play in steering box arm.

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

Fail 31 May 2017 69,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Slight play in steering box arm.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,675 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,209 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 55,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,353 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,035 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 46,318 miles

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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MOG 70G is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1987 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,188 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 MOG 70G, 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 39 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MOG 70G registered?

MOG 70G is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is MOG 70G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOG 70G shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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