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R743 CNE

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

15,622 mi
Last recorded15,622 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 CNE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 15,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 15,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 15,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside covered in wax oil and grease

Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,488 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 14,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 14,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 14,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,288 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 13,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,610 miles

1 x centre exhaust mounting broken.

o/s/r. brake backplate damp.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 12,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

exhaust system front mount broken.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system front mount broken.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 11,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,573 miles

exhaust system rubber mounts starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,011 miles

dampness on o/s/r. brake backplate.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

dampness on o/s/r. brake backplate.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,594 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,875 miles

zero missing in chassis number

Fail 26 May 2009 8,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 8,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 8,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 6,645 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R743 CNE is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R743 CNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R743 CNE registered?

R743 CNE is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R743 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 CNE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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