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R655 NOU

1998 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

11,943 mi
Last recorded11,943 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 NOU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 11,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 11,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 11,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,519 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 11,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 11,451 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 11,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,865 miles

Front N/S and O/S king pins have slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2019 10,853 miles

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

Front N/S and O/S king pins have slight play

Front N/S and O/S tyre outer sidewall cracking/perishing

Rear N/S and O/S tyre outer sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,253 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,169 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2015 9,878 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 8,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,677 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,022 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 7,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,348 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,762 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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R655 NOU is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R655 NOU, 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 R655 NOU registered?

R655 NOU is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R655 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 NOU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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