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1 AXC

1989 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,032 mi
Last recorded12,032 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 438,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AXC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 12,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 11,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 11,936 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 11,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 11,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 11,759 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 11,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 11,668 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 11,633 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,502 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,154 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 11,154 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 11,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 10,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 10,611 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 10,182 miles

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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1 AXC is a 1989 Morgan Plus 4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 38,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 AXC, 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 37 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 AXC registered?

1 AXC is a 1989 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 24 October 1989.

Is 1 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 AXC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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