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R659 VFJ

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,845 mi
Last recorded12,845 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 VFJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 12,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 12,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 12,192 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 11,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 11,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 10,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 10,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 9,516 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 9,516 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 8,874 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 8,874 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,583 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 8,581 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,130 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,243 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 7,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,638 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres rubbing on chassise pads

n/s/r tyre / exhaust coming into contact

Fail 12 Jun 2012 6,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres rubbing on chassise pads

n/s/r tyre / exhaust coming into contact

Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,056 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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R659 VFJ is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R659 VFJ, 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 R659 VFJ registered?

R659 VFJ is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R659 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 VFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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