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J851 CYL

1991 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,464 mi
Last recorded52,464 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 431,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 CYL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Valance/ wing corroded not a prescribed aera

Offside Front Inner valance/ wing corroded not a prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion to inner valance/wing, not in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Inner Corrosion to inner valance/wing, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 47,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,049 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 40,049 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,196 miles

nearside and offside inner front valences have light corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,916 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 37,916 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,655 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,478 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,801 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 166,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,619 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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J851 CYL is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J851 CYL, 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 J851 CYL registered?

J851 CYL is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J851 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J851 CYL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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