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M40 JRB

1995 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Morgan Plus 429,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 JRB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 98,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 98,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,025 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 98,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,033 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 97,032 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,986 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,985 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,988 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,560 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,314 miles

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

Offside handbrake has reduced efficiency

Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,314 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside handbrake has reduced efficiency

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,855 miles

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

windscreen damage >40mm outside of swept area

Pass 25 Jan 2011 7,118 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 7,118 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,815 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 64,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,343 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,343 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 43,871 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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M40 JRB is a 1995 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1995 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 29,838 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 M40 JRB, 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 31 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M40 JRB is a 1995 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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