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N548 LCL

1996 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

50,336 mi
Last recorded50,336 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 422,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 LCL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,736 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 45,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,268 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,765 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,765 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 41,009 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 41,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,484 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 39,484 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,067 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 33,788 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 33,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 30,790 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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 16 Sep 2014 30,790 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 2 Oct 2013 29,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,717 miles

advise exhaust mounting rubbers are perished

advise radiator lower support rubbers are perished

Fail 25 Sep 2012 24,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise exhaust mounting rubbers are perished

advise radiator lower support rubbers are perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2010 20,943 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,244 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 15,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,596 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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N548 LCL is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 N548 LCL, 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 N548 LCL registered?

N548 LCL is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N548 LCL safe to buy?

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