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P998 MLB

1996 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,272 mi
Last recorded18,272 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 422,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 MLB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 18,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 17,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 17,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 17,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 16,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 15,710 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 15,193 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaks on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,766 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,785 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 12,783 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 May 2016 11,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 11,484 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,944 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 10,944 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 10,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Pass 3 Jun 2010 9,482 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 9,478 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in nearside front suspension

Pass 8 May 2009 9,218 miles

adv:::o/s/r brake binding

Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,905 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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P998 MLB is a 1996 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 82.6%.

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 P998 MLB, 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 P998 MLB registered?

P998 MLB is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P998 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 MLB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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