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551 DUP

1999 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,963 mi
Last recorded42,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Morgan 4/423,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 DUP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 42,963 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 42,952 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 42,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 41,846 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,217 miles

Handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Jun 2021 40,217 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,227 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,819 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,757 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,750 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,199 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 35,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 24,195 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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551 DUP is a 1999 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 84%.

Across all 1999 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 23,076 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 551 DUP, 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 27 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 551 DUP registered?

551 DUP is a 1999 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is 551 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 551 DUP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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