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2218 OZ

1996 Morgan Plus 4

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,085 mi
Last recorded44,085 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 422,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2218 OZ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 44,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Slight restriction to brake.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,827 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,966 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,840 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 27 Sep 2010 81,840 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,657 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,657 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,489 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,252 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 25,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,054 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 22,150 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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2218 OZ is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,055 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 2218 OZ, 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 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2218 OZ registered?

2218 OZ is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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