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P639 MKE

1997 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,021 mi
Last recorded19,021 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 MKE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 19,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 19,011 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

n/slower trunion excess free play

Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 18,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 18,948 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 18,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 18,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,715 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 18,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 18,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,621 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 18,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,133 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 18,126 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 1,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,959 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,820 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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P639 MKE is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P639 MKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P639 MKE registered?

P639 MKE is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P639 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P639 MKE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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