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OCO 487

1989 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,442 mi
Last recorded8,442 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 487
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 8,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 8,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 7,819 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 7,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 7,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 7,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 7,736 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,655 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

track rod rubbers deteriorated/split

Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

parking brake release button sticky sometimes

Fail 5 Mar 2013 7,393 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

parking brake release button sticky sometimes

Pass 5 Oct 2011 6,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 5,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 5,391 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 4,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,237 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 3,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 3,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,690 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 2,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OCO 487 is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OCO 487, 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 OCO 487 registered?

OCO 487 is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is OCO 487 safe to buy?

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