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144 HYU

1998 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,556 mi
Last recorded25,556 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 HYU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 25,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 24,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 24,576 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 23,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 22,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,556 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 21,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 May 2020 20,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,475 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 9 Jun 2016 17,624 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,681 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,951 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,834 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 14,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,068 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 14,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,470 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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144 HYU is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 22,043 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 144 HYU, 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 28 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 144 HYU registered?

144 HYU is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is 144 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 144 HYU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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