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M185 GMW

1995 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Morgan 4/426,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 GMW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 83,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has stress cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/valance panel viewed from within engine bay (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,593 miles

Rear dif is slightly leaking

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside central body mount is badly corroded

Rear rear body underneath of vehicle is badly corroded (above rear leaf springs)

Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,590 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,454 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,788 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,218 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 61,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 59,337 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 55,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 53,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,124 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 48,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2007 45,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,888 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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M185 GMW is a 1995 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,530 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 M185 GMW, 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 31 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M185 GMW registered?

M185 GMW is a 1995 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M185 GMW safe to buy?

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