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C480 BHW

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,492 mi
Last recorded28,492 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 BHW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 28,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,902 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 27,378 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 27,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 26,903 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

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

Pass 8 May 2017 26,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 16 May 2013 26,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,679 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,679 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,191 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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C480 BHW is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 40,260 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C480 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 41 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C480 BHW registered?

C480 BHW is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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