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V276 HBY

1999 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

6,050 mi
Last recorded6,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Morgan 4/423,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 HBY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 6,050 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 6,050 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 5,917 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 5,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 5,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 5,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 5,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 5,043 miles

high level brake lamp n/w reverse lamp n/w

Pass 18 Jul 2020 4,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 4,339 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 4,339 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2018 4,018 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 4,018 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 3,374 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 3,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 3,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 2,752 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 May 2014 2,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 2,153 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 2,153 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 1,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 1,424 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 1,151 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 1,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2009 877 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 877 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 629 miles

Could not check rear n/s seat belt because child seat fitted

Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear n/s wheel binding ver slightly and hard to turn.

Pass 24 May 2007 344 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 344 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 36,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,714 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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V276 HBY is a 1999 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 V276 HBY, 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.

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What year was V276 HBY registered?

V276 HBY is a 1999 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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