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R810 SJB

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,154 mi
Last recorded41,154 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 SJB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,241 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 39,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,467 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 39,467 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side light inop

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,647 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,647 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,825 miles

Front suspension shows signs of slight tyre scrub.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 37,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,681 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 35,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,446 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,959 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,972 miles

offside front fog light not working

very slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,465 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 21,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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R810 SJB is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Cream with a 1,994cc 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 R810 SJB, 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 R810 SJB registered?

R810 SJB is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R810 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 SJB 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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