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K470 PLM

1993 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,449 mi
Last recorded31,449 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 430,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 PLM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 31,449 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Radiator mountings broken off and radiator insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2025 31,449 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator . ()

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Nearside effort is lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Radiator mountings broken off and radiator insecure .

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Brake backing plates both sides . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Made February 1993 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 31,425 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,619 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 30,390 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 25,382 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 25,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 24,057 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,218 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2010 18,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,324 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 14,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 14,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,271 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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K470 PLM is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 30,080 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 K470 PLM, 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 33 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K470 PLM registered?

K470 PLM is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K470 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K470 PLM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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