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C981 NWP

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC981 NWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 69,058 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 69,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,159 miles

slight play in front susspension sliding pillars

Pass 14 Dec 2018 65,891 miles

Nearside Front lower trunion slight play

Offside Front lower trunion slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,136 miles

N/S/F Driving Lamp Inop.

N/S/F Suspension Damp.

O/S/F Suspension Damp.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,026 miles

Dampness Around O/S/F King Pin/Strut.

Several Exhaust Mounts Perishing.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,856 miles

Both front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,772 miles

Coolant rad poor condition.

Engine oil leak.

Hosses in poor condition.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,543 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 50,543 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 50,053 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 50,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C981 NWP is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C981 NWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C981 NWP?

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What year was C981 NWP registered?

C981 NWP is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C981 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C981 NWP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C981 NWP have outstanding finance?

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