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M188 NCG

1996 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,066 mi
Last recorded72,066 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 422,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 NCG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,907 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 71,907 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,468 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,435 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 52,645 miles

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,236 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,306 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn to limit inner edges

o/s and n/s king pins worn to limit

o/s headlamp reflector in poor condition

o/s rear tyre low on limit

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,737 miles

slight play o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,481 miles

minor damage on windscreen zone A

o/s and n/s king pins worn

rubbing noise from rad fan

Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,481 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

minor damage on windscreen zone A

o/s and n/s king pins worn

rubbing noise from rad fan

Fail 27 Oct 2009 43,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s king pin worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s king pin worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,136 miles

minor damage on windscreen

n/s king pin worn

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,580 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,580 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

n/s front wing stay bolt broken

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 32,911 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 32,911 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M188 NCG is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,055 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 M188 NCG, 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 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M188 NCG registered?

M188 NCG is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is M188 NCG safe to buy?

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