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C753 ARJ

1985 Morgan Plus 4

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,318 mi
Last recorded64,318 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 438,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC753 ARJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 62,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,728 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 60,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,160 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 57,118 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,159 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,722 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,338 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 50,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,947 miles

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

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

o/s/f kingpin slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,208 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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C753 ARJ is a 1985 Morgan Plus 4 in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C753 ARJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C753 ARJ registered?

C753 ARJ is a 1985 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C753 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C753 ARJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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