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B636 JYJ

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,284 mi
Last recorded77,284 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB636 JYJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,284 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 77,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,110 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 75,110 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,415 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 72,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,971 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 70,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,092 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,902 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,902 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front shock absorbers possible damp

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,794 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,026 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,301 miles

rear shocks damping effect low

Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,299 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear shocks damping effect low

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,126 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 49,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,179 miles

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Slight play in offside front king pin.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 48,179 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

o/s rear brake binding

play in o/s & n/s fron t suspension king pins

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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B636 JYJ is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B636 JYJ, 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 B636 JYJ registered?

B636 JYJ is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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