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R977 KDS

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

5,966 mi
Last recorded5,966 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 KDS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 5,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 5,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 5,941 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 5,901 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 5,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 5,830 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 5,798 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 5,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 5,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2019 5,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 5,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 5,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 4,955 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 4,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 4,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 4,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 3,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 2,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 2,612 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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R977 KDS is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R977 KDS, 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 R977 KDS registered?

R977 KDS is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R977 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R977 KDS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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