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1997 Morgan 4/4 1.8L Petrol · J44 CHC

J44 CHC

1997 Morgan 4/4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 27,101 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
MORGAN 4/4
Year / Origin
1997
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Sept 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
Recorded Mileage
27,101 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Sept 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1796cc
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J44 CHC Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
  • 27,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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J44 CHC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 15:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Morgan 4/4 (J44 CHC) between June 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 23 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.

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J44 CHC Mileage History

  1. 26/06/2006622 mi
  2. 19/05/20071,425 mi+803 mi
  3. 17/05/20081,951 mi+526 mi
  4. 28/04/20092,276 mi+325 mi
  5. 22/04/20102,514 mi+238 mi
  6. 19/04/20113,708 mi+1,194 mi
  7. 13/06/20113,890 mi+182 mi
  8. 21/06/20113,890 mi
  9. 18/06/20125,758 mi+1,868 mi
  10. 11/06/201310,348 mi+4,590 mi
  11. 19/06/201416,638 mi+6,290 mi
  12. 19/06/201522,018 mi+5,380 mi
  13. 05/02/201625,359 mi+3,341 mi
  14. 05/09/201625,533 mi+174 mi
  15. 25/08/201725,612 mi+79 mi
  16. 25/08/201725,612 mi
  17. 29/08/201826,222 mi+610 mi
  18. 30/08/201926,505 mi+283 mi
  19. 28/08/202026,580 mi+75 mi
  20. 20/08/202126,642 mi+62 mi
  21. 16/08/202226,834 mi+192 mi
  22. 25/08/202326,911 mi+77 mi
  23. 14/08/202426,971 mi+60 mi
  24. 14/08/202426,971 mi
  25. 20/08/202527,036 mi+65 mi
  26. 26/08/202627,101 mi+65 mi

Average of roughly 1,313 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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85
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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