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B10 CEC

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

18,176 mi
Last recorded18,176 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 CEC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 18,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 18,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 17,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 17,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 17,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 16,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 16,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 16,693 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 16,023 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 16,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 15,699 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,476 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 15,476 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,458 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 13,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 12,872 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 12,146 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in off side front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,146 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,427 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,974 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,916 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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B10 CEC is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,276 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 B10 CEC, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B10 CEC registered?

B10 CEC is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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