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R949 NFX

1998 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

44,609 mi
Last recorded44,609 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 NFX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 44,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 44,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 44,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,943 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,512 miles

Slight oil leak around engine area.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,278 miles

NSF + OSF shocker top mount rubbers starting to crack. (Note only)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to pearish

Fail 4 Jan 2008 35,253 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to pearish

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,171 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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R949 NFX is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R949 NFX, 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

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What year was R949 NFX registered?

R949 NFX is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R949 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 NFX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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