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B186 VUM

1985 Morgan 4/4

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,382 mi
Last recorded48,382 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB186 VUM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 48,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,050 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 48,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,993 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,975 miles

Hazard lights in-op.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipe.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R to N/S/R metal brake pipe.

Slight play in both front kingpins.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 47,516 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake low effort

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,404 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,351 miles

wear developing in the offside front kingpin.

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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B186 VUM is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B186 VUM, 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 B186 VUM registered?

B186 VUM is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B186 VUM safe to buy?

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