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RM04 MOG

2004 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,281 mi
Last recorded139,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Morgan 4/416,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM04 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 139,281 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 137,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 135,633 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 134,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 133,226 miles

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play x2 (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 130,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 129,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 123,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,815 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front lower joints have lift in them

Fail 24 Feb 2018 119,752 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front lower joints have lift in them

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 115,415 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 106,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,778 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 106,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 103,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 98,933 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 98,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 92,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,691 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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RM04 MOG is a 2004 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,813 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 RM04 MOG, 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 22 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RM04 MOG registered?

RM04 MOG is a 2004 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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