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L890 EKO

1994 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

13,551 mi
Last recorded13,551 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Morgan Plus 427,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL890 EKO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 13,551 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 13,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 12,948 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 12,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 12,516 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 12,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 11,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,336 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,190 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre starting to perish

wipers clearing screen but rubbers in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2014 11,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 11,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 May 2013 11,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,824 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,557 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 10,458 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,453 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 10,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,383 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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L890 EKO is a 1994 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1994 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,934 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 L890 EKO, 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 32 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L890 EKO registered?

L890 EKO is a 1994 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L890 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L890 EKO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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