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R95 HWS

1998 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,577 mi
Last recorded76,577 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 HWS
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 76,577 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s higher (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bolts in both front seats tight but have thread showing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,344 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both seatbelt bolts tight in seats

clean mark where steering clamp is but no movement

Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,344 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both seatbelt bolts tight in seats

clean mark where steering clamp is but no movement

Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre manufacture date July 2004

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside seat belt bolt not fully in but seems secure

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

clean mark where steering clamp has been but no movement when tested

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,919 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside seat belt buckle bolt not fully home but tight

Fail 16 Aug 2022 72,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside seat belt buckle bolt not fully home but tight

Pass 30 Aug 2021 71,920 miles

Offside Front seat belt bolt in seat not fully in but seems tight?

slight play in wheel bearings

steering clamp moved (clean mark) but not moving during test

Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,917 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front seat belt bolt in seat not fully in but seems tight?

exhaust mounts deteriorated

slight play in wheel bearings

steering clamp moved (clean mark) but not moving during test

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,848 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 70,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019
Fail 17 Apr 2019

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,566 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,858 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 60,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,232 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,491 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,024 miles

new wiper blades

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,220 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,236 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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R95 HWS is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R95 HWS, 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 R95 HWS registered?

R95 HWS is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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