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B557 HCD

1984 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,811 mi
Last recorded44,811 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB557 HCD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,258 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,884 miles

font suspension slight play n/s o/s

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,662 miles

slight play n/s front suspension

wet conditions

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,455 miles

play in n/s/f suspension

wet conditions

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,557 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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B557 HCD is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1984 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 40,550 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 B557 HCD, 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 42 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B557 HCD registered?

B557 HCD is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 August 1984.

Is B557 HCD safe to buy?

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