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R251 HHK

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,124 mi
Last recorded76,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 HHK
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,124 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,373 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank filler hose slightly perished. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 66,373 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank filler hose slightly perished. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,738 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 64,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 64,687 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 64,687 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,630 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 62,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 61,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,122 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,877 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,397 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,504 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,523 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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R251 HHK is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R251 HHK, 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.

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What year was R251 HHK registered?

R251 HHK is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R251 HHK safe to buy?

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