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J55 MGN

1992 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,114 mi
Last recorded70,114 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Morgan 4/428,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,141 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 68,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,308 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 66,063 miles

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition several leaks from deteriorated silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,791 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,791 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing/leaking at catalyser section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at the catalyser (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has many cracks on the shoulder of the tread around its circumference and part of this is deep and to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut within test limits

Fail 14 Feb 2018 60,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut within test limits

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,693 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,010 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 57,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 47,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,753 miles

Nearside rear tyre has minor cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,126 miles

some lubricant on both front inner brake disc faces but braking efficiency not effected

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,401 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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J55 MGN is a 1992 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 28,289 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 J55 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 34 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J55 MGN registered?

J55 MGN is a 1992 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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