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P748 TRL

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,330 mi
Last recorded41,330 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 TRL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 41,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 40,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2024 40,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,068 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,459 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 37,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,299 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 36,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,339 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,482 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,482 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,485 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,485 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,805 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,592 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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P748 TRL is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P748 TRL, 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 P748 TRL registered?

P748 TRL is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P748 TRL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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