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R672 OWP

1997 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,168 mi
Last recorded38,168 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 OWP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 37,775 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 36,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pivot/king pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pivot/king pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 36,648 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2019 36,305 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 35,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,282 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 30,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,927 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 28,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,236 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,687 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 25,687 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,960 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,328 miles

slight play in the n/side front lower suspension king pins.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in the n/side front lower suspension king pins.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,409 miles

all three front wiper blades splitting.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,595 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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R672 OWP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R672 OWP, 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 R672 OWP registered?

R672 OWP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R672 OWP shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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