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1771 SM

1999 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

4,624 mi
Last recorded4,624 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 422,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1771 SM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 4,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 3,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023
Pass 26 Apr 2022 2,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 2,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 1,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017
Pass 6 Jun 2016

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front strap broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

clutch push rod loose

Fail 6 Jun 2016

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front strap broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch push rod loose

Pass 7 Apr 2015

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r plate lamp full off water

petrol filler neck pipe split

Pass 31 Mar 2014 624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011
Pass 21 May 2010
Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2009 103,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,577 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 75,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 59,675 miles

small stone chip in windscreen in zone A (previous repair evident)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 50,553 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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1771 SM is a 1999 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 22,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1771 SM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1771 SM registered?

1771 SM is a 1999 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is 1771 SM safe to buy?

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