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R444 MMC

1997 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,869 mi
Last recorded3,869 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 MMC
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 3,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 3,434 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 3,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

excessive oil leaking from front suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2023 3,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 2,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 2,585 miles

Slight oil leak from offside rear hub.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 2,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 1,676 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 580 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,270 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,834 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,834 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,332 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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R444 MMC is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 R444 MMC, 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 R444 MMC registered?

R444 MMC is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R444 MMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 MMC 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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