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R116 MUY

1997 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

45,780 mi
Last recorded45,780 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 MUY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,766 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 45,765 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,317 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 45,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,314 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

reverse light inop

Fail 11 Aug 2020 45,314 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

reverse light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,054 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

reverse light inop

Fail 18 Jul 2019 45,053 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

reverse light inop

Pass 13 Apr 2017

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre age cracking

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 42,439 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in outside sidewall, however not yet exposing cords and not exceeding 25mm in length

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,222 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 41,220 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,928 miles

Oil leak

unable to confirm whether lower kingpin nuts have a locking devise

Fail 28 Jul 2011 40,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to confirm whether lower kingpin nuts have a locking devise

Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 39,588 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,671 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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R116 MUY is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R116 MUY, 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 R116 MUY registered?

R116 MUY is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R116 MUY safe to buy?

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