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5897 JW

1999 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,497 mi
Last recorded36,497 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Morgan 4/423,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5897 JW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 36,497 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 36,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 35,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,980 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,529 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 31,985 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,326 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,665 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,098 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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5897 JW is a 1999 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 23,076 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 5897 JW, 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 27 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5897 JW registered?

5897 JW is a 1999 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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