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A1 OXL

2009 Morgan Plus 4

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,992 mi
Last recorded31,992 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Morgan Plus 415,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OXL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 30,703 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 28,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in inner rack bushs

Fail 23 Jan 2023 28,812 miles

Nearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in inner rack bushs

Pass 18 Jan 2022 28,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light not working

slight play in front kingpins

Fail 4 Jan 2022 28,097 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light not working

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 4 Jan 2021 27,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light not workig

Pass 2 Jan 2020 27,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 26,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,798 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,231 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 15,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,124 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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A1 OXL is a 2009 Morgan Plus 4 in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A1 OXL, 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 A1 OXL registered?

A1 OXL is a 2009 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is A1 OXL safe to buy?

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