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V171 NKN

1999 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Morgan 4/423,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 NKN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2024
Pass 16 May 2023 109,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,558 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,364 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,190 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,446 miles

nearside front wing top stay broken

offside front wing top stay loose

steering lock engaging with key inserted but not with engine running.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,641 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,419 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 77,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,779 miles

Nearside front tyre, tread getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,894 miles

Steering damper blades require adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2011 60,894 miles

Steering damper blades require adjustment

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 54,772 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,772 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,605 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,408 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,779 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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V171 NKN is a 1999 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V171 NKN, 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 V171 NKN registered?

V171 NKN is a 1999 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V171 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V171 NKN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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