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23 HEW

1972 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,693 mi
Last recorded55,693 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 Morgan Plus 855,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 HEW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 55,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,164 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 54,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,379 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,373 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 53,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,371 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 53,371 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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23 HEW is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1972 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 55,264 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 Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 23 HEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 HEW?

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What year was 23 HEW registered?

23 HEW is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is 23 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 HEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 23 HEW have outstanding finance?

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