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R888 VOR

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,517 mi
Last recorded49,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 VOR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,517 miles

Parking brake meets effort requirements but requires adjustment.

Fail 9 Jun 2026 49,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake meets effort requirements but requires adjustment.

Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 40,956 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 33,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,429 miles

slight play detected in front suspension kingpins and bushes offside and nearside...

Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 22,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 19,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 16,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,444 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,874 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,314 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,974 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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R888 VOR is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R888 VOR, 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 R888 VOR registered?

R888 VOR is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R888 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 VOR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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