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OFZ 848

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,510 mi
Last recorded38,510 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 848
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 38,510 miles

slight play in o/s front king pin

Fail 1 Aug 2025 38,510 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s front king pin

Fail 11 Jul 2025 38,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s front king pin

Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,430 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,307 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 31,307 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,947 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 29,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,816 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 28,816 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,156 miles

slight oil leak on o/s rear brake backplate area

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 15,466 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,335 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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OFZ 848 is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 OFZ 848, 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 28 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 OFZ 848?

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What year was OFZ 848 registered?

OFZ 848 is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is OFZ 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFZ 848 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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