1997 Morgan 1.8L Petrol · P994 DOD
1997 Morgan (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 60,701 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P994 DOD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 60,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P994 DOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Morgan Unknown (P994 DOD) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside front lower suspension joint (2.5.A.1”; “Emissions not tested Engine overheating during emissions test (7.3.A.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
P994 DOD Mileage History
- 14/11/200619,800 mi
- 09/11/200725,671 mi+5,871 mi
- 18/12/200830,397 mi+4,726 mi
- 19/12/200830,397 mi
- 20/11/200934,413 mi+4,016 mi
- 18/11/201037,909 mi+3,496 mi
- 14/11/201141,772 mi+3,863 mi
- 24/11/201245,415 mi+3,643 mi
- 05/11/201347,362 mi+1,947 mi
- 30/10/201450,014 mi+2,652 mi
- 14/11/201450,021 mi+7 mi
- 10/03/201695,203 mi+45,182 mi
- 15/03/201855,005 mi-40,198 mi
- 21/11/202560,701 mi+5,696 mi
Average of roughly 2,150 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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