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R22 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

7,588 mi
Last recorded7,588 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 7,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 7,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 7,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 7,163 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 7,163 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 6,734 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 6,734 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All Four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 6,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 5,812 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 5,812 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 5,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 5,399 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 4,037 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 6 Feb 2017 3,438 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 3,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 3,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015
Fail 29 Apr 2015

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

Pass 2 May 2014 819 miles
Pass 10 May 2013
Pass 26 Apr 2012
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,721 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 18,995 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,995 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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R22 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R22 MOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R22 MOG registered?

R22 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R22 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 MOG shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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