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B428 OLH

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,260 mi
Last recorded24,260 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 OLH
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 24,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,220 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 24,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,255 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 24,004 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,493 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,257 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 23,257 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,915 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 22,915 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,681 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,379 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 22,379 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,137 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,425 miles

slight play in n/s front kinpin

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,279 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,069 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,861 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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B428 OLH is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red 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 B428 OLH, 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 B428 OLH registered?

B428 OLH is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B428 OLH safe to buy?

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