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M44 BBJ

1997 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,702 mi
Last recorded34,702 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 BBJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 34,049 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 34,049 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,904 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

minor exhaust leak

Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 32,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,642 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on the corner of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,562 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 30,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,001 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 27,001 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,658 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 21,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,445 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 21,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,154 miles

steering box has a slight leak off oil

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,794 miles

slight oil leak from steering box area.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,915 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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M44 BBJ is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M44 BBJ, 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.

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What year was M44 BBJ registered?

M44 BBJ is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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