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R29 MOG

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,255 mi
Last recorded49,255 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 49,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 47,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 45,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 42,854 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 40,756 miles

Coolant leak Left hand side from radiator core. ()

Fail 4 May 2022 40,756 miles

Coolant leak Left hand side from radiator core. ()

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2021 38,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 38,426 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 35,905 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,992 miles

Damage to offside of windscreen. when sat in drivers seat chip is outside drivers view of road.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,408 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,503 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Oct 2010 19,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,110 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,175 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,879 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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R29 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R29 MOG, 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 R29 MOG registered?

R29 MOG is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R29 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 MOG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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