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43 ACR

2008 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,260 mi
Last recorded30,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Morgan Plus 416,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 ACR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 30,260 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective all 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 24 Jul 2025 30,260 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 29,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 29,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,160 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,830 miles

nearside washer weak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 25,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside washer weak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 22,570 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,146 miles

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

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

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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43 ACR is a 2008 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 16,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 43 ACR, 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 18 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 43 ACR registered?

43 ACR is a 2008 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is 43 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 43 ACR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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