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B817 MLL

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,703 mi
Last recorded53,703 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB817 MLL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,703 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,959 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 51,959 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,617 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,801 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 48,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,229 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 44,631 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 43,391 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 42,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,444 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 38,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B817 MLL is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B817 MLL, 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 B817 MLL registered?

B817 MLL is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B817 MLL safe to buy?

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