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C645 ORX

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,436 mi
Last recorded76,436 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC645 ORX
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,436 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2026 76,436 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox and back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear cross member and osf floor outer support

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 68,141 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox and rear diff

Fail 23 Mar 2023 68,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion pin/bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end dust cover split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion pin/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks from engine and gearbox and rear diff

osf wiring clipped to osf metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,640 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,945 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,977 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,740 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,885 miles

offside front lower suspension joint has slight play.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,956 miles

slight play in the offside front lower suspension joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,811 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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C645 ORX is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1985 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 49,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C645 ORX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 41 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C645 ORX registered?

C645 ORX is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 3 December 1985.

Is C645 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C645 ORX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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