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A18 MGN

1996 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,553 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,318 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Indicator switch faulty Affects dipped beam when operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,772 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,748 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,461 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,084 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,556 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 42,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 23,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,443 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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A18 MGN is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 A18 MGN, 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 30 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 MGN registered?

A18 MGN is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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