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B17 MDB

1997 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,085 mi
Last recorded17,085 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MDB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,085 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s also have slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 16,181 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 15,411 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 14,277 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 13,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 13,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 12,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 12,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 12,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,610 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,926 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 8,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 3,922 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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B17 MDB is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B17 MDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B17 MDB registered?

B17 MDB is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is B17 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 MDB shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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