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M197 RUY

1995 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,788 mi
Last recorded15,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Morgan 4/426,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 RUY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 15,788 miles

Nearside Front Play in king pin bearing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 15,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in king pin bearing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 15,596 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and perished

Fail 18 Jul 2024 15,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking and perished

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,414 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 15,251 miles

reverse light n/w

Fail 15 Aug 2022 15,251 miles

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

Kenlow fan hitting frame/noisey

Rear backplates damp/?

reverse light n/w

Pass 17 Aug 2021 15,018 miles

Front tyres touching stops on full lock

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seals showing signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 14,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 14,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 14,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 14,225 miles

Rear brake operation slightly uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,082 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 14,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Brake back plates damp.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,684 miles

Coolant leak.

Signs of oil around both rear hubs.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 13,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 11,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 11,070 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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M197 RUY is a 1995 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,530 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 M197 RUY, 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 31 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M197 RUY registered?

M197 RUY is a 1995 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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