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R2 WTJ

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,191 mi
Last recorded58,191 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 WTJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 58,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 58,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,320 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,346 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 55,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 55,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,847 miles

Slight play detected in offside and nearside front suspension king pins/bushes.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,873 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 42,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,777 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,585 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,585 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,658 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside upper wing stay broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,658 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside upper wing stay broken

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,886 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 14,197 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 14,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,934 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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R2 WTJ is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R2 WTJ, 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 R2 WTJ registered?

R2 WTJ is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R2 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 WTJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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