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F590 EPW

1990 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,789 mi
Last recorded34,789 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Morgan Plus 435,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF590 EPW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 34,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 34,756 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Aug 2023 34,693 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 34,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,061 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 34,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,502 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,472 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 33,472 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 33,408 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,285 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,285 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,096 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,021 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

RADIATOR SUPPORT MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,934 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 32,934 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,691 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,145 miles

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

SLIGHT BINDING NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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F590 EPW is a 1990 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 35,887 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 Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F590 EPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 36 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F590 EPW registered?

F590 EPW is a 1990 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 13 November 1990.

Is F590 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F590 EPW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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