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K898 RAB

1993 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

60,243 mi
Last recorded60,243 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 430,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 RAB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 60,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 60,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 60,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 60,059 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 60,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,875 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread gaps

n/s rear brakehas slight bind

o/s front inner wing slightly corroded

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,738 miles

light surface corrosion throughout chassis area.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,491 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,673 miles

slight deterioration in exhaust.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,331 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,331 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,167 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake outer cover touching rear axle

Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake outer cover touching rear axle

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,325 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,024 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 47,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,990 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 46,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 46,805 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 46,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K898 RAB is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K898 RAB, 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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K898 RAB is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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