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B291 AHX

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,718 mi
Last recorded85,718 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB291 AHX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,718 miles

Nearside Ash frame has rotten resulting in fractures below door

Offside Ash frame has rotten resulting in fractures below door

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,777 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,103 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,404 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,105 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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B291 AHX is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B291 AHX, 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 B291 AHX registered?

B291 AHX is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B291 AHX safe to buy?

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