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L1 GCS

1997 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

9,142 mi
Last recorded9,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GCS
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 9,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 8,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 8,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 8,477 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 8,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 8,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 8,117 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 8,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 7,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 6,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 6,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,883 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,235 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 6,076 miles

Advise, slight binding o/s rear brake.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 6,076 miles

Advise, slight binding o/s rear brake.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,090 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 5,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 5,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 5,699 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 5,697 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L1 GCS is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L1 GCS, 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 L1 GCS registered?

L1 GCS is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is L1 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 GCS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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