MOT Status
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82,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front body inner panels rusty to chassis
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
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))
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))
All front shock absorber bushes perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
corrosion o.s.r. chassis.
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
corrosion o.s.r. chassis.
corrosion o.s.r. chassis, slight play o.s.f. lower joint.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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)
corrosion centre & rear chassis o.s. lower trunions play.
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.
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.
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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.
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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?
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