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C976 NFV

1986 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,318 mi
Last recorded82,318 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 443,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC976 NFV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 82,318 miles

front body inner panels rusty to chassis

Fail 26 Feb 2026 82,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering center chassis split (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front body inner panels rusty to chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,196 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all link covers in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 82,196 miles

Fuel hose leaking pipe onto fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all link covers in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,298 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,579 miles

All front shock absorber bushes perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 80,572 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All front shock absorber bushes perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,682 miles

corrosion o.s.r. chassis.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,679 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion o.s.r. chassis.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,836 miles

corrosion o.s.r. chassis, slight play o.s.f. lower joint.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,105 miles

corrosion centre & rear chassis o.s. lower trunions play.

Fail 22 May 2008 77,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion os chassis(centre & rear), play lower trunions.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,532 miles

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

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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C976 NFV is a 1986 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 43,787 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 C976 NFV, 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 40 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 C976 NFV registered?

C976 NFV is a 1986 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is C976 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C976 NFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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