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P142 RGT

1997 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 RGT
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 28,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 28,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, near washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,135 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 26,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,605 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,407 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,573 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,548 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,845 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 13,146 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,719 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 11,719 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 8,760 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 8,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 7,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 5,686 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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P142 RGT is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P142 RGT, 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 P142 RGT registered?

P142 RGT is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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