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R461 GGC

1998 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,006 mi
Last recorded34,006 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 GGC
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024
Pass 31 Oct 2023
Pass 26 Oct 2022
Pass 28 Oct 2021
Fail 28 Oct 2021

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,269 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 33,269 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,972 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 30,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 26,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 249,371 miles

all four tyres perishing on outer side walls

rear brakes rise and fall at slightly different rates

Fail 9 Jul 2008 249,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four tyres perishing on outer side walls

rear brakes rise and fall at slightly different rates

Pass 14 Jul 2007 23,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 19,981 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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R461 GGC is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R461 GGC, 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 R461 GGC registered?

R461 GGC is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R461 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 GGC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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