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B809 LAB

1985 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,058 mi
Last recorded25,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 438,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB809 LAB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 25,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 24,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 24,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2023 24,888 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 24,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 24,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 24,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,613 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,505 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,347 miles

Offside Front Slight binding brake

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding on n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,071 miles

nearside front wheel slight bind

Fail 28 Mar 2013 23,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,524 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 21,524 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,059 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,179 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 19,457 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 19,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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B809 LAB is a 1985 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,283 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 B809 LAB, 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 41 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B809 LAB registered?

B809 LAB is a 1985 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 4 July 1985.

Is B809 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B809 LAB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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