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A12 NFB

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NFB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal where peeling can see slight corrosion but all seems structurally sound

Pass 15 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind while in the air but ok in rollers (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion on suspension and body components but seems solid underseal on everything else

Pass 23 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (king pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (king pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Slight movement steering wheel rim !!!

Pass 7 Sep 2021
Pass 22 Sep 2020

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting on mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019
Pass 6 Jun 2018
Fail 6 Jun 2018

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

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017
Fail 6 Jun 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe between catalyst & manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016
Pass 11 Jun 2015
Pass 27 May 2014
Pass 21 Jun 2013
Fail 19 Jun 2013

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2007
Pass 5 Jun 2006

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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A12 NFB is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 A12 NFB, 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 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 NFB registered?

A12 NFB is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is A12 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 NFB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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