MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?
Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J850 SBL is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 31,118 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 Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J850 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was J850 SBL registered?
J850 SBL is a 1991 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 19 August 1991.
Is J850 SBL safe to buy?
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