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N291 FLR

1996 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,243 mi
Last recorded47,243 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 FLR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 46,884 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 46,848 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 46,646 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 46,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 46,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,021 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 46,021 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,437 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 45,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,033 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Clutch return spring broken

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 36,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,685 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,641 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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N291 FLR is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N291 FLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 30 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N291 FLR registered?

N291 FLR is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N291 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N291 FLR 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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