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H278 TRP

1990 Morgan Plus Four

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

182,179 mi
Last recorded182,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 TRP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus Four
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 182,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 180,934 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 179,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 179,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 178,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 177,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 176,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 174,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 171,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 168,864 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to n/s front inner wing

oil leak at rear axle

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 8 Aug 2015 165,584 miles

rear diff seal slight leak

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2015 165,584 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

rear diff seal slight leak

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 162,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 157,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 156,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 151,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 149,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 145,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 139,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 133,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 128,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus Four?

Based on 2,073 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6
brake binding 6
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H278 TRP is a 1990 Morgan Plus Four in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus Four fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H278 TRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus Four typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 36 years old, this Morgan Plus Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H278 TRP registered?

H278 TRP is a 1990 Morgan Plus Four, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H278 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 TRP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H278 TRP have outstanding finance?

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