1998 Morgan 4/4 1.8L Petrol · R59 TJR
1998 Morgan 4/4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 38,700 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN 4/4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R59 TJR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 38,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R59 TJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Morgan 4/4 (R59 TJR) between June 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R59 TJR Mileage History
- 30/06/202638,689 mi
- 13/07/202638,700 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 311 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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