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B288 XRN

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB288 XRN
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,109 miles

alt, belt rubbing on water housing !!!!!

Fail 1 Oct 2014 89,105 miles

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

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 (3.7.B.5b)

alt, belt rubbing on water housing !!!!!

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,896 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,857 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,717 miles

ADVISE some play in n/s and o/s/f king pin bush,s

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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B288 XRN is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B288 XRN, 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 B288 XRN registered?

B288 XRN is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B288 XRN safe to buy?

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