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P999 LAD

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 LAD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,292 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 68,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 66,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 65,512 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 9 May 2022 63,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 62,839 miles

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

Slight play detected in offside and nearside front suspension kingpins and bushes...

Pass 27 May 2020 62,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 58,506 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,122 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 46,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,420 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,314 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 28,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 28,105 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,594 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,315 miles

slight play in p/side front wheel bearing advise att

Pass 25 May 2007 18,168 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,168 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 15,607 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 15,607 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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P999 LAD is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P999 LAD, 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 P999 LAD registered?

P999 LAD is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P999 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P999 LAD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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