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B449 VHG

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,630 mi
Last recorded32,630 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB449 VHG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 32,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 31,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 30,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 30,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,094 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,986 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,842 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,198 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,198 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 28,648 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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B449 VHG is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B449 VHG, 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 B449 VHG registered?

B449 VHG is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B449 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B449 VHG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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