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PLB 309

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,538 mi
Last recorded1,538 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 309
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 1,538 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated BOTH, COVERED IN OIL (DANGEROUS) (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated ALL (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 1,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 1,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 1,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 1,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 14,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 1,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 1,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 1,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 1,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 1,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 1,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 1,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 1,236 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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PLB 309 is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 22,043 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLB 309, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 28 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PLB 309 registered?

PLB 309 is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is PLB 309 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLB 309 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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