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VRL 101

1996 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,235 mi
Last recorded53,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 101
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 53,235 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 53,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 52,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,394 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 52,394 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended badley twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 50,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,341 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 46,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 45,766 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 45,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,981 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 41,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 39,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,365 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 36,387 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 35,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 30,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,525 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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VRL 101 is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 VRL 101, 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 30 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 VRL 101?

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What year was VRL 101 registered?

VRL 101 is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is VRL 101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 101 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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