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P286 RHK

1997 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

6,232 mi
Last recorded6,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 RHK
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 6,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 5,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 5,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 5,468 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 5,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 5,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 5,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 4,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 4,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 4,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,226 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 4,031 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 4,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 3,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,609 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 3,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,067 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 2,962 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 2,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,242 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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P286 RHK is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P286 RHK, 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 P286 RHK registered?

P286 RHK is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P286 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 RHK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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