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J850 SBL

1991 Morgan Plus 4

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,000 mi
Last recorded52,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 431,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 SBL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,171 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 51,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 48,902 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 48,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,674 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 47,674 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,123 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,811 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,836 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,292 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,292 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,006 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,006 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,172 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,501 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,547 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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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.

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