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B53 RDH

1985 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,207 mi
Last recorded63,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 RDH
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,121 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by earth strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,265 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,191 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,613 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,226 miles

Dry rot to rearmost wooden board,between chassis rails,beneath fuel tank.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 50,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,551 miles

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

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

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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B53 RDH is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B53 RDH, 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 B53 RDH registered?

B53 RDH is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is B53 RDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B53 RDH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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