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R717 EVX

1998 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,349 mi
Last recorded1,349 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 EVX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 1,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024
Fail 19 Mar 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,087 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,939 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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R717 EVX is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R717 EVX, 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 R717 EVX registered?

R717 EVX is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R717 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 EVX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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