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N917 MPV

1996 Morgan Plus 4

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,392 mi
Last recorded57,392 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 422,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 MPV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,199 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,362 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 56,362 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,236 miles

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

slight play in both front lower kingpin bushes/bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

slight play in both front lower kingpin bushes/bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,900 miles

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 52,161 miles

play in steering wheel locking device

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,642 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,752 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,772 miles

Offside front inner wing slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,650 miles

Offside rear parking brake reaction less efficient than nearside

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,650 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake reaction less efficient than nearside

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,769 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2007 46,157 miles

Spare tyre sidewall badly cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,121 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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N917 MPV is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N917 MPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N917 MPV?

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What year was N917 MPV registered?

N917 MPV is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N917 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N917 MPV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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