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R74 TBD

1998 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,367 mi
Last recorded41,367 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 TBD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 41,367 miles

Front Lower both swivel joints have slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,620 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,399 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 36,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,964 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 35,964 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (down pipe) (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,728 miles

LOWER N/S AND O/S/F SUSPENSION KING PINS ARE SHOWING A SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,977 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION KING PINS ARE SHOWING A SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,775 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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R74 TBD is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R74 TBD, 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 R74 TBD registered?

R74 TBD is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R74 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 TBD shows 22 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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