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TBR 185V

1980 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,933 mi
Last recorded97,933 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBR 185V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,548 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 97,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,893 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,097 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,032 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,030 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 95,403 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 95,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 94,176 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
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TBR 185V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 TBR 185V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TBR 185V registered?

TBR 185V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 February 1980.

Is TBR 185V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBR 185V shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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