MOT Status
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31,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Steering has tight spots when operated at steering wheel.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering has tight spots when operating at steering wheel.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak.
Steering has tight spots when operating at steering wheel.
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak.
Both front tyres deterioating.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Both front tyres deterioating.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
cooling fan noise
wheel bearings require attn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak from radiator and cooling fan worn/loose
locking sdrew missing in os rear veiw mirror
ns top of radiator signs of corrosion/leaks
oil leak cam housing !
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
oil leak cam housing !
both front wing stays have bolts missing into lamps on wings on front
locking sdrew missing in os rear veiw mirror
ns top of radiator signs of corrosion/leaks
slight exhaust blow at manifold/down pipe fitting
spring cover osf lower spring missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
spring cover osf lower spring missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
play in steering shaft/ U.J.
n/s/f lower spring cover missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
n/s/f lower spring cover missing
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
slight play in nsf spring/suspension assy.
slight play in nsf spring/suspension assy.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f lower spring cover missing
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?
Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R259 OAY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R259 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 R259 OAY registered?
R259 OAY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R259 OAY safe to buy?
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