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J50 RBT

1997 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,478 mi
Last recorded47,478 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RBT
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 47,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 47,207 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 46,856 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,695 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,380 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Oil leak Differential leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,170 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,650 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,882 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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J50 RBT is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J50 RBT, 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 J50 RBT registered?

J50 RBT is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J50 RBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 RBT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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