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R638 GDS

1997 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,034 mi
Last recorded23,034 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 GDS
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 23,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 22,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023
Pass 20 Sep 2022 21,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 20,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,179 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,384 miles

front brake effort uneven

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Fail 8 Sep 2017 17,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake effort uneven

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015
Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,932 miles

N/S and O/S front and rear tyres cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,911 miles

all tyres cuts side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,494 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,441 miles

Drivers door window is damaged & not good for side vision.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 9,642 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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R638 GDS is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R638 GDS, 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 R638 GDS registered?

R638 GDS is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R638 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 GDS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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