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L3 MOR

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,762 mi
Last recorded14,762 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MOR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 14,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 14,155 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 13,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 12,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 11,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 10,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 9,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 8,434 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 8,434 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 6,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner damper blade requires adjustment

Fail 8 May 2017 6,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner damper blade requires adjustment

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 5,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 3,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 3,110 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 2,609 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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L3 MOR is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L3 MOR, 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 L3 MOR registered?

L3 MOR is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is L3 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 MOR 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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