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P447 KBL

1997 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,320 mi
Last recorded25,320 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 KBL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 25,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 25,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 24,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 24,835 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 24,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,916 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,672 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 22,041 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,531 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,201 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 21,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,235 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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P447 KBL is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P447 KBL, 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 P447 KBL registered?

P447 KBL is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P447 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 KBL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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