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R657 NUY

1997 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,039 mi
Last recorded42,039 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 NUY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 42,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 41,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,349 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 40,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 39,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,686 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,970 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 10,910 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,500 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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R657 NUY is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R657 NUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R657 NUY registered?

R657 NUY is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R657 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 NUY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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