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M44 MGN

1998 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,907 mi
Last recorded18,907 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 MGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 18,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 188,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 18,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 18,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no reverse light inop

rear bumper GB sign obscuring osr brake

Pass 19 Mar 2019 18,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018
Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 16,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011
Fail 25 Feb 2011

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,524 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 13,524 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,190 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 11,190 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M44 MGN is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M44 MGN, 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 M44 MGN registered?

M44 MGN is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is M44 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 MGN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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