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E23 MOG

1997 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,157 mi
Last recorded24,157 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 24,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 24,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 23,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 23,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 23,168 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 23,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam king pin has excessive play and too much grease around (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam king pin has excessive play and excessive grease surrounding them (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 22,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 22,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 21,929 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,161 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,209 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 20,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,925 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,196 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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E23 MOG is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,703 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 E23 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 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E23 MOG registered?

E23 MOG is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is E23 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 MOG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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