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J11 NKF

1998 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,487 mi
Last recorded22,487 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 NKF
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 22,487 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fog lamp switch poor in operation

Pass 2 Jan 2025 22,380 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 22,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from sleeve at front of system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front end suspension components heavily covered in grease

Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,059 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 22,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 21,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 21,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 21,652 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,234 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,113 miles
Fail 1 May 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 1,049 miles

centre wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,999 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,651 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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J11 NKF is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J11 NKF, 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.

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What year was J11 NKF registered?

J11 NKF is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J11 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 NKF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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