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B273 YHX

1985 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,499 mi
Last recorded30,499 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 YHX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 30,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 30,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 30,118 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 30,103 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,090 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 30,090 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 30,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 30,087 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

heater matrix leaking

Pass 30 May 2018 30,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 30,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,024 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 30,024 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,937 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,891 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,629 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,565 miles

light corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 29,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake fluid level warning lamp is on

right side rear brake pipes are corroded

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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B273 YHX is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B273 YHX, 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 B273 YHX registered?

B273 YHX is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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