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L44 MGN

1997 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,159 mi
Last recorded42,159 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 MGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 42,159 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 42,159 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 41,679 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,421 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,191 miles

Offside Front Lower rubber boot deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,702 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,090 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,957 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,870 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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L44 MGN is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L44 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 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 L44 MGN registered?

L44 MGN is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is L44 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 MGN 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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