MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively will need attention soon. (1.2.1 (f))
fuel pipe perishing by fuel tank.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively will need attention soon. (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes near O/S/R wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes near O/S/R wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight movement both front lower suspension joints
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight movement both front lower suspension joints
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
some wear in both front lower suspension joints
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
some wear in both front lower suspension joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing tyre to chassis on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
Oil leak ()
some movement in both front lower suspension joints
Indicator switch faulty does not stay on for left hand indicators (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering wheel locking device missing one retaining nut missing on steering wheel (2.1.6)
brake caliper securing device missing both front caliper locking wire missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing tyre to chassis on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
Oil leak ()
some movement in both front lower suspension joints
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion
Slight air leak from exhaust (Manifold)
slight oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in nearside rear wheel
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in both front wheels
play in nearside rear wheel
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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C987 PUF is a 1985 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 C987 PUF, 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.
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C987 PUF is a 1985 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 December 1985.
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