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C987 PUF

1985 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

61,043 mi
Last recorded61,043 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 438,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC987 PUF
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 61,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,955 miles

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.

Fail 10 Apr 2024 60,953 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,872 miles

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))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 60,872 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,599 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 60,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 59,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some wear in both front lower suspension joints

Fail 7 Apr 2021 59,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,475 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,873 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 57,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,699 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Slight air leak from exhaust (Manifold)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,213 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,860 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,285 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,736 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,964 miles

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)

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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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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What year was C987 PUF registered?

C987 PUF is a 1985 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C987 PUF safe to buy?

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