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R245 SOY

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,905 mi
Last recorded7,905 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 SOY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 7,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 7,421 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 7,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 7,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 6,937 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 6,937 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 6,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 6,510 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 6,504 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 6,290 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 6,290 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,481 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,169 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 6,164 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 6,164 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 6,073 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,176 miles

offside rear hand and footbrake slow

Pass 28 Sep 2010 5,791 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 5,791 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 4,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 4,035 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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R245 SOY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R245 SOY, 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 R245 SOY registered?

R245 SOY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R245 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 SOY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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