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J14 COG

2003 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,242 mi
Last recorded28,242 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 COG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 28,242 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 27,640 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 27,195 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 25,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,770 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect Clutch Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 22,601 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 22,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 21,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 19,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,751 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 6,690 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 4,176 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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J14 COG is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 16,735 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 J14 COG, 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 23 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J14 COG registered?

J14 COG is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is J14 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 COG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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