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Morgan 4/4

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R95 HWSMOT history

R95 HWS is a red petrol Morgan 4/4 first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,840 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R95 HWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
4/4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R95 HWS was last recorded at 76,840 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2011: 48,201 miles, lower than 55,481 miles on 24 Mar 2010.

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
76,577 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
2,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,840 miles
  • 2025 – 76,577 miles
  • 2024 – 74,344 miles
  • 2023 – 73,291 miles
  • 2022 – 72,919 miles
  • 2021 – 71,920 miles
  • 2020 – 70,848 miles
  • 2018 – 65,566 miles
  • 2017 – 63,007 miles
  • 2016 – 60,858 miles
  • 2015 – 58,232 miles
  • 2014 – 55,491 miles
  • 2013 – 54,024 miles
  • 2012 – 50,220 miles
  • 2011 – 48,201 miles
  • 2010 – 55,481 miles
  • 2009 – 40,465 miles
  • 2008 – 37,572 miles
  • 2007 – 34,202 miles
  • 2006 – 30,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,840 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front seatbelt buckle securing bolts have threads showing but are tight

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Wheel bearing has slight play both offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both seatbelt bolts tight in seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Clean mark where steering clamp is but no movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front seat belt bolt in seat not fully in but seems tight?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    486898988406
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seatbelt buckle securing bolts have threads showing but are tight

  2. Fail76,840 miles (+263)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    994414033801
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seatbelt buckle securing bolts have threads showing but are tight

  3. Pass76,577 miles (+2,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    296711073244
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s higher (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolts in both front seats tight but have thread showing

  4. Pass74,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    868634987241
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth seatbelt bolts tight in seats
    • AdvisoryClean mark where steering clamp is but no movement

  5. Fail74,344 miles (+1,053)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    736886950251
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth seatbelt bolts tight in seats
    • AdvisoryClean mark where steering clamp is but no movement

  6. Pass73,291 miles (+372)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    795422515554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre manufacture date July 2004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt bolt not fully in but seems secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClean mark where steering clamp has been but no movement when tested

  7. Pass72,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    635182297946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt buckle bolt not fully home but tight

  8. Fail72,919 miles (+999)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    804131428935
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt buckle bolt not fully home but tight

  9. Pass71,920 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,920 miles
    Test number
    913624322334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt bolt in seat not fully in but seems tight?
    • AdvisorySlight play in wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering clamp moved (clean mark) but not moving during test

  10. Fail71,917 miles (+1,069)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    182573124618
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt bolt in seat not fully in but seems tight?
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering clamp moved (clean mark) but not moving during test

  11. Pass70,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    121847217528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,848 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    797226102853
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106348209946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    258559614452
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass65,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    668229967711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,566 miles (+2,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    454655217010
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass63,007 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    141420800266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    253991864089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,858 miles (+2,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    745915577253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass58,232 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    248283985007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,491 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    127818874448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,024 miles (+3,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    666865393064
    • NoteNew wiper blades

  23. Pass50,220 miles (+2,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    256213182095
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass48,201 miles (-7,280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    638925591077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,481 miles (+15,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    631523080071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,465 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,465 miles
    Test number
    384299489084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,572 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    801248988035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,202 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    940010097060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    421374496028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R95 HWS

Does R95 HWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R95 HWS is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R95 HWS?
The MOT on R95 HWS is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R95 HWS done?
R95 HWS was recorded at 76,840 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 2,286 miles a year.
Has R95 HWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R95 HWS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R95 HWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R95 HWS find?
R95 HWS passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; both front seatbelt buckle securing bolts have threads showing but are tight.

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