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R215 OAY

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 OAY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025

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

Pass 13 May 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 58,771 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 58,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 58,268 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 58,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,229 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,229 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 57,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 54,129 miles

Wood panelling fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 25 May 2016 54,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wood panelling fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,005 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Dec 2013 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,059 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 49,979 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,792 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,792 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 44,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,242 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 400,048 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,117 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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R215 OAY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R215 OAY, 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 R215 OAY registered?

R215 OAY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R215 OAY safe to buy?

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