CarVerify

Free Car Check

C386 BYY

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,430 mi
Last recorded45,430 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 BYY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 45,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 44,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,520 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,714 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 38,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low front both sides (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,160 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 37,594 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,241 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,433 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
Full Morgan 4/4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C386 BYY is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C386 BYY, 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

How do I check the history of C386 BYY?

You can check the full history of C386 BYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C386 BYY registered?

C386 BYY is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C386 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C386 BYY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C386 BYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C386 BYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.