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J290 CUY

1991 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 431,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 CUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,506 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 56,506 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,421 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 56,421 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 56,203 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,253 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

offside drop arm ball joint rubber boot is split

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,180 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,744 miles

long brake pedal travel

Fail 19 May 2010 53,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

long brake pedal travel

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,282 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,274 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

low front pads/rear fuel hose split/water leak from rad cap/reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 48,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006
Pass 15 Jul 2005 45,638 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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J290 CUY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J290 CUY, 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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What year was J290 CUY registered?

J290 CUY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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