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B299 HNP

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,584 mi
Last recorded62,584 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB299 HNP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly damp from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Axel slightly damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axel slightly damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All three blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 61,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 61,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 61,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 61,323 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 60,798 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,798 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,898 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,642 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 59,642 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,739 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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B299 HNP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1985 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 40,260 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 B299 HNP, 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 41 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B299 HNP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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