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P199 HVM

1996 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 422,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 HVM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 118,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 118,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,616 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 113,616 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 112,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 110,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,392 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 110,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 104,910 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component missing damper blade missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,112 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 100,112 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,775 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,472 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,119 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,482 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,161 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,007 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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P199 HVM is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,055 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 Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P199 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P199 HVM registered?

P199 HVM is a 1996 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P199 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 HVM shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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