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S811 BBD

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

14,989 mi
Last recorded14,989 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 BBD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 14,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small chip on windscreen

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 14,790 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2025 14,790 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2024 14,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 11,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 11,834 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 11,755 miles

Coolant leak Radiator corroded ()

Front Additional position lamps not working

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 11,635 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F outer sidelights not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 11,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

O/S/F + N/S/F outer sidelights not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 11,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator mounts perished

Radiator slightly corroded and leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 11,556 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported On the back of alternator (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator mounts perished

Radiator slightly corroded and leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 11,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,193 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 11,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,741 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,280 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise all tyres perishing due to age

advise rear exhaust rubber hanger perished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,032 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 9,768 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 9,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,895 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 7,895 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S811 BBD is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S811 BBD, 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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S811 BBD is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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