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E300 MOG

1988 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,947 mi
Last recorded53,947 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,947 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 53,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 53,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,120 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,179 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,179 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,113 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,074 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,798 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,798 miles

n/s/f and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 39,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,744 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 38,473 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E300 MOG is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 E300 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 38 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E300 MOG registered?

E300 MOG is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E300 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E300 MOG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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