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OSU 889

1988 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,778 mi
Last recorded31,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 889
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 31,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 31,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,838 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,181 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 30,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,567 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,932 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Slight leak o/s half shaft oil seal

Slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,213 miles

N/S wiper blade has a split but not preventing the effiency of the action

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,822 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 24,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,949 miles

Exhaust system running very close to N/S/R tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,329 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,848 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 19,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,271 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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OSU 889 is a 1988 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 85%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 OSU 889, 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 38 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSU 889 registered?

OSU 889 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is OSU 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 889 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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