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R741 LLJ

1997 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,672 mi
Last recorded18,672 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 LLJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 18,672 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 17,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 15,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 13,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 13,144 miles

NSR tyre rubbing on NSR wheel?

Pass 3 May 2018 12,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,269 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 12,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2013 11,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,390 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIl leak from oil pressure switch.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 108,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,483 miles

offside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 102,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,697 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 9,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R741 LLJ is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R741 LLJ, 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

How do I check the history of R741 LLJ?

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What year was R741 LLJ registered?

R741 LLJ is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 August 1997.

Is R741 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 LLJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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