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M40 JBL

2011 Morgan Plus Four

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,325 mi
Last recorded45,325 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Morgan Plus Four13,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 JBL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus Four
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 45,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 43,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,383 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,331 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,190 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 3 Aug 2015 16,136 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 16,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,081 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus Four?

Based on 2,073 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6
brake binding 6
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M40 JBL is a 2011 Morgan Plus Four in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Morgan Plus Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 13,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus Four fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M40 JBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus Four typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Morgan Plus Four is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M40 JBL registered?

M40 JBL is a 2011 Morgan Plus Four, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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