1997 Morgan Plus 4 2.0L Petrol · L16 ADE
1997 Morgan Plus 4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 22,653 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN PLUS 4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L16 ADE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 22,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L16 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (L16 ADE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
L16 ADE Mileage History
- 25/08/202227,467 mi
- 18/08/202327,720 mi+253 mi
- 14/08/202422,394 mi-5,326 mi
- 21/08/202522,653 mi+259 mi
Average of roughly -1,610 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Morgan Morgan Plus 4 / Plus 8 / Roadster (Classic)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MORGAN PLUS 4 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
- King Pin & Bush WearModerate
The traditional sliding pillar suspension relies on manual greasing. If missed, the pins and bushes wear, leading to poor handling and MOT failure.
- Ash Frame RotSerious
The body panels are tacked to an ash wood frame. Moisture trapped behind the panels or under the wings can rot the wood.
- Galvanic CorrosionModerate
Aluminum body panels reacting with the steel chassis or fasteners can cause "bubbling" in the paint.
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