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R808 RCJ

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

10,295 mi
Last recorded10,295 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 RCJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 10,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 10,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 9,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 9,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 9,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 9,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 9,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 9,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 9,115 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 8,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 8,499 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 8,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 7,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 6,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 6,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 6,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 5,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,427 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 5,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,184 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 47,596 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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R808 RCJ is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R808 RCJ, 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 R808 RCJ registered?

R808 RCJ is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R808 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 RCJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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