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M23 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

19,813 mi
Last recorded19,813 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 19,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 19,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 19,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,527 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 18,527 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 17,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 17,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 17,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 16,038 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 15,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 15,194 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,106 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 14,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,203 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 13,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 11,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,846 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 10,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,495 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 8,495 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 6,685 miles

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

Light output from both headlamp dipped beams reduced

Offside upper wing stay nut & bolt missing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,685 miles

Light output from both headlamp dipped beams reduced

Offside upper wing stay nut & bolt missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,675 miles

Effort applied to offside rear parking brake less than nearside

Front tyres tread depth getting low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 3,675 miles

Effort applied to offside rear parking brake less than nearside

Front tyres tread depth getting low

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 1,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 1,838 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 58,453 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 58,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres close to limits

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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M23 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 M23 MOG, 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 M23 MOG registered?

M23 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is M23 MOG safe to buy?

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