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R271 YKO

1998 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,532 mi
Last recorded69,532 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 YKO
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 69,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,982 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 65,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 62,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 60,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,139 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,404 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,374 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,695 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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R271 YKO is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R271 YKO, 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 R271 YKO registered?

R271 YKO is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R271 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 YKO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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