1997 Morgan Plus 4 2L

Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT S insurance loss in 08/2019

Highlights

• Low documented mileage of under 28,000 miles
• Tough and reliable 2L T16 Rover engine and 5spd manual
• Attractive car in popular red with cream leather
• New wings, panelwork and woodwork in 2019 by Brands Hatch Morgan
• MOT valid until April 2027 with no advisories
• Recently serviced in April 2026
• Detailed service history with mileage records from 1998 to 2019

The Appeal

With its economical and reliable 2L T16 Rover engine, the plus 4 of the 1990s is the Morgan built for touring. Not that this pretty red 1997 car has led a hard life, having clocked up less than 28,000 miles in its 29 years. The condition reflects the sparing use, with the paintwork in good order and the cream leather cabin with its walnut veneers looking barely used.

The car received extensive cosmetic work in 2019 by Brands Hatch Morgan and has been little used since. That is evident from the detailed history file, which includes a three-page spreadsheet from new to 2019 detailing all work. It and the factory handbook record regular servicing and other notable work such as new ancillaries and a replacement cambelt at 27,712 miles in April 2026. The car comes to market with recent service in April and a long MOT valid to April 2027 with no advisories.

Nicely specified and clearly cherished by its handful of keepers, this is a great example of the enduringly popular Plus 4 that we are told drives very well.

Key Information

• Mileage: 27,735 miles indicated (supported by service and MOT records)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT: valid until 20th April 2027, passed with no advisories
• Technical specs: Rover T16 fuel injected 1,994cc petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: Service history with mileage records from 1998 to 2019 - history more limited thereafter, handbook, V5C, current MOT, 2 keys, one fob, spreadsheet of maintenance from new to 2019

Service history:

* 04/26 - 27,771 miles - unknown

* 12/23 - 27,386 miles - St Georges Garage

* 05/19 - 25,056 miles - not known

* 04/18 - 23,295 miles - not known

* 04/17 - 21,863 miles - not known

* 06/16 - 20,998 miles - not known

* 04/15 - 18,950 miles - not known

* 06/14 - 17,712 miles - not known

* 06/13 - 15,084 miles - not known

* 05/12 - 14,079 miles - not known

* 05/11 - 12,651 miles - not known

* 05/08 - 9,107 miles - Allon White

* 05/07 - 7,878 miles - Allon White

* 06/06 - 5,744 miles - Allon White

* 05/05 - 3,198 miles - Allon White

* 07/04 - 602 miles - Allon White (figure as recorded on service records)

* 07/03 - 6,479 miles - Allon White (figure as recorded on service records)

* 01/98 - 814 miles - Allon White

The Detail

• Attractive and well kept red paintwork
• Cosmetic damage repairs in 2019 by Brands Hatch Morgan
• Work included both left-hand wings, side panel, and associated woodwork replaced
• No structural chassis or mechanical damage resulted from the incident we are told
• Insurance marker due to previous keeper’s preference to purchase another car rather than await repairs
• Well kept chromework to bumpers, luggage rack and other fittings
• Fitted with painted wire wheels in good order with matching spare
• Matching quality Toyor Proxes tyres to all five road wheels
• Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
• Vendor states the overall condition is very good for age
• Cream leather interior in very good order with walnut veneers also well kept
• All instruments in good working order
• Some wear noted on the leather, described by the vendor as good for age
• Some age to note to minor warning light shrouds as shown in photos
• Fitted with period Sony CD player and Moto Lita wood rimmed wheel
• Side screens as shown
• Vendor states the car drives well
• Six former registered keepers with current keeper since 2021
• Full service carried out in April 2026
• New battery fitted in 2019
• Mulfab radiator fitted in 2019
• No advisories on MOT

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