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C980 NWP

1985 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 NWP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,328 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,328 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,038 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 67,037 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount bolt loose and rear insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 65,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount bolt loose and rear insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 64,024 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 64,024 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 61,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 58,724 miles

Left hand rear brake pipe slight pitted

Slight vibration on exhaust

Very slight play in kingpins

Fail 15 May 2017 58,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Left hand rear brake pipe slight pitted

Slight vibration on exhaust

Very slight play in kingpins

Pass 4 May 2016 56,704 miles

Left hand rear brake pipe slight pitted

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play in king pins

slight vibration on exhaust

Pass 7 May 2015 54,524 miles

Very slight imbalance on front brakes

slight lift on front king pins

Pass 18 Apr 2014 52,102 miles

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Very slight play in king pins

Pass 9 May 2013 50,585 miles

Slight play in front king pins

Pass 3 May 2012 48,603 miles

Slight lift on front suspension kingpins

Pass 6 May 2011 46,056 miles

On full lock tyres slightly rub lock plates

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play and lift in king pins

Under body running boards slight deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2011 46,056 miles

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play and lift in king pins

Under body running boards slight deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2010 44,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2008 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2007 39,412 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 39,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 33,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,121 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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C980 NWP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 C980 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C980 NWP registered?

C980 NWP is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C980 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C980 NWP shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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