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RIJ 577

1989 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,749 mi
Last recorded59,749 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 577
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 59,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 59,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,526 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,526 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,286 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 58,286 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust rear braket loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,745 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear hub seal leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear hub seal leak

Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front sliding pillars

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,736 miles

slight play in both front sliding pillars

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 54,573 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,410 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in both front suspension pillar sliders

Fail 15 Nov 2007 53,410 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in both front suspension pillar sliders

Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,280 miles

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

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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RIJ 577 is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RIJ 577, 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 RIJ 577 registered?

RIJ 577 is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is RIJ 577 safe to buy?

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