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L900 MGN

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,245 mi
Last recorded12,245 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 MGN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 12,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 11,262 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 11,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 9,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 8,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 7,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 7,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 4,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 4,620 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 3,931 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 3,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 2,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 1,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,857 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 29,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,417 miles

Front steering joints over greased

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

Rear axle has a oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 27,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front steering joints over greased

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

Rear axle has a oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,689 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter insecure

rear offside brake backplate damp with oil

Fail 15 Aug 2006 25,689 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter insecure

rear offside brake backplate damp with oil

Pass 22 Jul 2005 22,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 22,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L900 MGN is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L900 MGN, 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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L900 MGN is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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