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B608 XEU

1985 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,874 mi
Last recorded92,874 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB608 XEU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 92,874 miles

Front Brake pressure switch is wet on brake line

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 91,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,186 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,993 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 79,632 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 79,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 77,191 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 77,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2005 75,141 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 75,116 miles

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

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

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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B608 XEU is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B608 XEU, 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 B608 XEU registered?

B608 XEU is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B608 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B608 XEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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