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B581 AOD

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 AOD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 64,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 64,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 59,750 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 59,750 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too high (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 59,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 58,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,823 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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B581 AOD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B581 AOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B581 AOD registered?

B581 AOD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 June 1985.

Is B581 AOD safe to buy?

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