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H12 MGN

1997 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,384 mi
Last recorded6,384 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 MGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 6,384 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 6,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 5,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 5,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 4,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 2,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 1,839 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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H12 MGN is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H12 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 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H12 MGN?

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What year was H12 MGN registered?

H12 MGN is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is H12 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 MGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H12 MGN have outstanding finance?

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