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R690 YLE

1998 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

55,995 mi
Last recorded55,995 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 YLE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 55,995 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,833 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 36,278 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2017
Pass 12 May 2016 31,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,362 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 30,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,839 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,802 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,286 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 28,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,508 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,739 miles

standard removable windscreen removed at time of testing, washers and wipers not tested as presented.

Pass 4 Jul 2005 5,414 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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R690 YLE is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 R690 YLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R690 YLE?

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What year was R690 YLE registered?

R690 YLE is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R690 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 YLE shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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