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J44 CHC

1997 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

27,036 mi
Last recorded27,036 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 CHC
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 27,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 26,971 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 26,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,911 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 26,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,222 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,612 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight corrosion on rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 25,612 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight corrosion on rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,533 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 3,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 2,514 miles

rear brakes 32% out of balance

Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 1,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 1,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 622 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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J44 CHC is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 J44 CHC, 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.

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What year was J44 CHC registered?

J44 CHC is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is J44 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 CHC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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