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M44 RGN

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 RGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 87,603 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 81,158 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,582 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 80,577 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 70,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 64,341 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 64,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,329 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad is worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,142 miles

n/s front wiring damaged

Pass 25 May 2010 47,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,019 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 39,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 36,848 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 33,827 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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M44 RGN is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue 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 M44 RGN, 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 RGN registered?

M44 RGN is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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