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L16 ADE

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,653 mi
Last recorded22,653 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 ADE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 22,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 22,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 27,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,478 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,719 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,601 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,323 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 24,323 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,314 miles

slight cracking to front tyre treads

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,255 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre worn 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,609 miles

slight cracking to front tyre treads

Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,452 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,983 miles

slight cracking to centre rubber exhaust mountings

Pass 24 Aug 2005 12,216 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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L16 ADE is a 1997 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 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,276 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 L16 ADE, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L16 ADE registered?

L16 ADE is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L16 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 ADE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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