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MG53 PJH

2011 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,674 mi
Last recorded22,674 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Morgan Plus 412,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG53 PJH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 22,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 22,445 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 20,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 19,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,779 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,595 miles

service brake spongy

steering rough

Fail 10 May 2019 18,592 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

service brake spongy

Pass 16 May 2018 18,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,136 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 18,136 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 15,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MG53 PJH is a 2011 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,309 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 MG53 PJH, 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 15 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MG53 PJH registered?

MG53 PJH is a 2011 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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