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B304 HNP

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,153 mi
Last recorded50,153 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB304 HNP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,142 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 50,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,008 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,386 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 49,386 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,287 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 49,282 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,254 miles

rear brake application uneven

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nail nsr tyre

rear brake application uneven

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,213 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,213 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

main beam tell tale light covered

oil staining on engine

oil staining on gear box

play in nsf bearing

slight play osr bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

brake fluid leak around master cylinder area

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,268 miles

slight free play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight free play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front doors open through window

no interior mirror

play in n/s/f bearing/lower joint

Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front doors open through window

no interior mirror

play in n/s/f bearing/lower joint

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,417 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings. † nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,244 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 41,484 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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B304 HNP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B304 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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What year was B304 HNP registered?

B304 HNP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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