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Morgan 4/4

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R690 YLEMOT history

R690 YLE is a black petrol Morgan 4/4 first used on 2 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 24 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,378 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
24 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R690 YLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
4/4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R690 YLE was last recorded at 56,378 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2006: 6,277 miles, lower than 25,739 miles on 4 Apr 2006.
  • 2 Jul 2007: 7,101 miles, lower than 27,508 miles on 18 Apr 2007.
  • 16 Jun 2008: 7,995 miles, lower than 27,931 miles on 6 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,995 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
2,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,378 miles
  • 2025 – 55,995 miles
  • 2024 – 54,332 miles
  • 2023 – 52,833 miles
  • 2022 – 51,177 miles
  • 2021 – 46,746 miles
  • 2020 – 41,286 miles
  • 2019 – 38,464 miles
  • 2018 – 36,278 miles
  • 2016 – 31,626 miles
  • 2015 – 30,362 miles
  • 2014 – 29,470 miles
  • 2013 – 28,839 miles
  • 2012 – 28,802 miles
  • 2010 – 28,286 miles
  • 2008 – 7,995 miles
  • 2007 – 7,101 miles
  • 2006 – 6,277 miles
  • 2005 – 5,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    977483003676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,378 miles (+383)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    500966460400
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass55,995 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    699806292256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,332 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,332 miles
    Test number
    218247947295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,833 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    385427427161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,177 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,177 miles
    Test number
    169021784316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,746 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,746 miles
    Test number
    434140949707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,286 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,286 miles
    Test number
    919825368702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,464 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,464 miles
    Test number
    445488333918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    626109823481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  11. Fail36,278 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    961174200141
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    365030343508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,626 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    606621174090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,362 miles
    Test number
    724546964690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,362 miles (+892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,362 miles
    Test number
    827626995280
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass29,470 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    865678844235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,839 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,839 miles
    Test number
    446159163267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,802 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,802 miles
    Test number
    687697182073
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    525231481090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    604720990069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,262 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,262 miles
    Test number
    853910490092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    454463699062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,995 miles (-19,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    7,995 miles
    Test number
    464468568144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,931 miles (+20,830)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    183846468442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,101 miles (-20,407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,101 miles
    Test number
    894283387123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,508 miles (+21,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    210598907447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  27. Pass6,277 miles (-19,462)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    6,277 miles
    Test number
    772704986134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,739 miles (+20,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,739 miles
    Test number
    704084496099
    • NoteStandard removable windscreen removed at time of testing, washers and wipers not tested as presented.

  29. Pass5,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    5,414 miles
    Test number
    634445985112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R690 YLE

Does R690 YLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R690 YLE is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R690 YLE?
The MOT on R690 YLE is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R690 YLE done?
R690 YLE was recorded at 56,378 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,396 miles a year.
Has R690 YLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R690 YLE has failed 5 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R690 YLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 3 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R690 YLE find?
R690 YLE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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