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P961 SBV

1997 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 SBV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,350 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,224 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 57,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,739 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,929 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,501 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,501 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust cotton reels broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust cotton reels broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,233 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 54,205 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,887 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,976 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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P961 SBV is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P961 SBV, 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

How do I check the history of P961 SBV?

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What year was P961 SBV registered?

P961 SBV is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P961 SBV safe to buy?

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