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R852 RFJ

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,182 mi
Last recorded56,182 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 RFJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,117 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,015 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2018 43,013 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,724 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,401 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,374 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,011 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear tyres slightly under inflated

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,600 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 22,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R852 RFJ is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R852 RFJ, 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 R852 RFJ registered?

R852 RFJ is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R852 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 RFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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