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P223 CWP

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,998 mi
Last recorded20,998 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 CWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 20,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 18,326 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 17,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 15,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 14,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 13,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 12,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 9,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 5,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 5,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 3,506 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 3,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 1,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 1,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 593 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 50 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2012 29,002 miles

Front wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 6 May 2011 28,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,935 miles

long travel on park brake lever

slight play at steering wheel / top coloumn bearing

Pass 23 May 2009 25,574 miles

long travel on parking park lever

slight play between steering column and wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,846 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 21,846 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P223 CWP is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P223 CWP, 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 P223 CWP registered?

P223 CWP is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P223 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 CWP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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