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R151 XPX

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,823 mi
Last recorded23,823 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 XPX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 23,823 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Kingpins and bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Kingpins and bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 23,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 23,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 22,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 22,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 22,554 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 22,554 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 21,709 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 21,709 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,186 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,513 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 20,513 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,794 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,959 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,955 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,289 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,703 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,913 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,151 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 12,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R151 XPX 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 R151 XPX, 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 R151 XPX registered?

R151 XPX is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R151 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 XPX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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