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L123 MOG

1998 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,783 mi
Last recorded36,783 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 36,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 35,837 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 34,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,342 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 28,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,288 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 26,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 24,365 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,212 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,066 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 24,066 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,620 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,649 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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L123 MOG is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L123 MOG, 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 L123 MOG registered?

L123 MOG is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L123 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 MOG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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