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R400 MOG

1997 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,697 mi
Last recorded40,697 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,426 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,407 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 40,407 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 40,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

grease on o/s front wheel. air flow not connected. 2 exaust mounts split.

Fail 15 Oct 2022 40,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

grease on o/s front wheel. air flow not connected. 2 exaust mounts split.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,108 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,902 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 343,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,500 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,549 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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R400 MOG is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R400 MOG, 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 R400 MOG registered?

R400 MOG is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R400 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 MOG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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