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M1 AKR

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

3,890 mi
Last recorded3,890 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 AKR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 3,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 3,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 3,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 3,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 3,694 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 3,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 3,569 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 3,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 3,561 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 3,471 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 3,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 3,279 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 3,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,103 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 3,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 2,996 miles

Rear differential leaking

Suspect radiator leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2011 2,994 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,466 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 2,466 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 2,426 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 2,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 2,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 2,118 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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M1 AKR is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M1 AKR, 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 M1 AKR registered?

M1 AKR is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is M1 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 AKR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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