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B12 MGN

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,135 mi
Last recorded2,135 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MGN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 2,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 2,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 1,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 1,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 1,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 1,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 88,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 86,513 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 86,513 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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B12 MGN is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 40,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 MGN, 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 41 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 MGN registered?

B12 MGN is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B12 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 MGN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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