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R558 SLE

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,308 mi
Last recorded23,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 SLE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 23,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 21,646 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 21,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 20,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,419 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 18,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,335 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 14,836 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,500 miles

brake light were staying on ,now ok

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,313 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 12,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,176 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 6,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,659 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 3,659 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 3,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 3,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 3,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 2,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 2,637 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 2,637 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R558 SLE is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R558 SLE, 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 R558 SLE?

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What year was R558 SLE registered?

R558 SLE is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R558 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 SLE shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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