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R116 SSA

1998 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

39,818 mi
Last recorded39,818 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 SSA
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 39,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 38,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 37,293 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 37,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,340 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 33,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018
Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,100 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 19,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 12,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 12,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 11,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 9,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,213 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 9,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 8,523 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,124 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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R116 SSA is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R116 SSA, 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 R116 SSA registered?

R116 SSA is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R116 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 SSA shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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