1997 Morgan Plus 4 2 STR 2.0L Petrol · P935 KKN

This 1997 Morgan Plus 4 presents a generally stable mechanical condition through its recent MOT history, passing each test since October 2022. The most recent test on 7th October 2025 at 86,288 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a damaged offside front seat belt flexible stalk and slightly worn front axle swivel pins and bushes on both sides. A steering component mounting point in the offside front prescribed area was noted as corroded, though not excessively. These advisories suggest the car has been maintained to a passable standard but not cosmetically restored, with age-related wear appearing gradually rather than suddenly worsening. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 29-year-old vehicle. Recorded miles moved from 83,927 in October 2022 to 86,288 by October 2025, an increase of just 2,361 miles over three years. Annual use sits well below 1,000 miles in this period, consistent with the long-term average of roughly 2,975 miles per year. Such light use limits wear on drivetrain and braking components but raises the question of prolonged standing, which can cause seal deterioration, fuel system issues, and localised corrosion in ways the MOT does not fully capture. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering area, where advisories have recurred consistently since 2022. The repeated mention of worn king pins and swivel bushes across multiple tests indicates these components have been operating at the borderline of acceptable play for years. Check for any progression into excessive movement or knocks over bumps. The corroded steering mounting point flagged in 2025 warrants close visual examination with a torch and probe to confirm it remains cosmetic and has not begun to compromise structural integrity in the chassis or subframe area. The seat belt stalk damage recorded in 2025 is a functional defect that must be repaired before the next test, so verify whether it has been replaced. Given the low mileage and classic-car usage pattern, also inspect tyre age, brake condition including any binding calipers, and the condition of rubber bushes and hoses that perish from age rather than use. The exhaust and fuel system deserve attention if the car has stood for extended periods between these short annual mileages.