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H149 ECW

1991 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,744 mi
Last recorded26,744 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 431,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 ECW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 26,744 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 26,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 26,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 26,193 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 26,055 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 26,039 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 26,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,669 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 23,669 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2015 23,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 23,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 23,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 22,618 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,486 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 22,486 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,606 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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H149 ECW is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 31,118 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 H149 ECW, 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 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H149 ECW is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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