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B840 RFD

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,550 mi
Last recorded31,550 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB840 RFD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 31,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,665 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B840 RFD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B840 RFD, 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.

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What year was B840 RFD registered?

B840 RFD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B840 RFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B840 RFD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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