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C723 JGP

1986 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,283 mi
Last recorded66,283 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC723 JGP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 66,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin assy slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively held by action of button on top of lever no ratchet fitted (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin assy slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively held by action of button on top of lever no ratchet fitted (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 58,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,824 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,085 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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C723 JGP is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 32,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C723 JGP, 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 40 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C723 JGP registered?

C723 JGP is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 27 February 1986.

Is C723 JGP safe to buy?

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