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B7 SCP

1986 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

14,114 mi
Last recorded14,114 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SCP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 14,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 13,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 12,897 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 12,516 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 12,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by bumper (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 12,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing the exhaust on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 12,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 11,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,060 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 11,043 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,954 miles

near-side king pin has been greased NOT replaced

Fail 6 Jul 2016 10,942 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 10,939 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 10,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,283 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 10,283 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,890 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 9,890 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,063 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 9,062 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,335 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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B7 SCP is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1986 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 32,712 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 B7 SCP, 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 40 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B7 SCP registered?

B7 SCP is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is B7 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 SCP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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