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1961 M

2009 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,037 mi
Last recorded5,037 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Morgan Plus 415,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1961 M
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 5,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 4,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 4,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 4,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 4,435 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 4,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 4,229 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 4,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,509 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 3,283 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 3,283 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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1961 M is a 2009 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,867 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 1961 M, 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 17 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1961 M registered?

1961 M is a 2009 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is 1961 M safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1961 M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1961 M have outstanding finance?

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