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B194 TFD

1985 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,090 mi
Last recorded68,090 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB194 TFD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,090 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 68,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear oil leak , hub

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,987 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,927 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 63,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,227 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 57,370 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,080 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,779 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 49,157 miles

Coolant leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Signs of rubbing N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wheel arches -- Not rubbing at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,157 miles

Coolant leak

Signs of rubbing N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wheel arches -- Not rubbing at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,298 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B194 TFD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B194 TFD, 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 B194 TFD registered?

B194 TFD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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