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RCO 802

1985 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,677 mi
Last recorded32,677 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCO 802
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,677 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 32,473 miles

some play in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 10 May 2024 31,905 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 31,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 30,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,509 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 30,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,934 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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RCO 802 is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RCO 802, 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 RCO 802 registered?

RCO 802 is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is RCO 802 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCO 802 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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