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C800 OWP

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,255 mi
Last recorded47,255 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC800 OWP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,255 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle chassis legs surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front kings slight lift/movement

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,866 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis legs slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight movement/lift in both front king pins

Fail 12 Jul 2024 46,863 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis legs slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight movement/lift in both front king pins

Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,375 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift/movement in both front king pins

Fail 13 Jul 2023 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad securing pin loose as marked (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear power cable as marked. (4.11 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift/movement in both front king pins

Pass 30 Jun 2022 44,034 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift/movement in both front king pins

Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,028 miles

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

slight movement in both front king pins.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,298 miles

exhaust tail pipe running close to nearside rear tyre

slight play in both front king pins.

Fail 23 Jun 2020 39,291 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe running close to tyre on nearside

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 36,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,918 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 33,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working all bulbs, brake pedal switch (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 31,972 miles

Rear tyres worn in centre (tyre pressure too high)

front tyres foul body work on full lock

play in front king pin bushes or pins both sides

Fail 4 May 2016 31,972 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres worn in centre (tyre pressure too high)

front tyres foul body work on full lock

play in front king pin bushes or pins both sides

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front king pin has slight play in a pin/ bush

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,237 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler neck repaired with tape

petrol cap not fully opening

Fail 10 May 2010 24,324 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler neck repaired with tape

petrol cap not fully opening

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 23,603 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 22,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,505 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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C800 OWP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C800 OWP, 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 C800 OWP registered?

C800 OWP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C800 OWP safe to buy?

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