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C979 NWP

1985 Morgan 4/4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 NWP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 37,937 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slightly weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 36,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear (differential slightly weeping)

Pass 22 May 2024 36,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber rubber slighly perishing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber rubber slighly perishing

Rear differential slightly weeping

Pass 28 Jun 2023 36,241 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 34,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area and rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded around rear suspension and leaf springs

Pass 20 May 2021 33,720 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 33,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 32,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 30,931 miles

Central Rear differential oil leak

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 29,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear differential oil leak

Fail 9 May 2018 29,801 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear differential oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 28,345 miles

Central Rear Oil leak differential

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to body

Pass 27 May 2016 27,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from rear differantial area.

Slight corrosion to body.

Slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 6 May 2015 26,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,215 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,879 miles

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2012 23,879 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust pipe bracket broken

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,166 miles

Nearside outer TRE boot small hole

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,597 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 18,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 17,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,913 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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C979 NWP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C979 NWP, 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 C979 NWP registered?

C979 NWP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 September 1985.

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