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C828 MJM

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,644 mi
Last recorded79,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 MJM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 79,644 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 79,628 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,891 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,891 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,066 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,066 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,200 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 67,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,633 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,612 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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C828 MJM is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C828 MJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C828 MJM registered?

C828 MJM is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C828 MJM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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