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P659 BAP

1997 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

410 mi
Last recorded410 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 BAP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 410 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 297 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 182 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 6 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres becoming low, and slightly cracked/perished

washer bottle has a large hole in the side

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 52,432 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,716 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,768 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,128 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P659 BAP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P659 BAP, 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 P659 BAP registered?

P659 BAP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P659 BAP safe to buy?

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