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4444 R

1971 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

13,901 mi
Last recorded13,901 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Morgan Plus 820,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4444 R
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 13,901 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 6 May 2026 13,901 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Apr 2025 13,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 13,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 13,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 13,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 13,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 13,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,913 miles

slight oil leak

slight perishing of tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,906 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,695 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,456 miles

advise o,s,r, brake back plate wet

Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,984 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,211 miles

handbrake approaching end of travel

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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4444 R is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1971 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 20,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4444 R, 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 55 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4444 R registered?

4444 R is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is 4444 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4444 R shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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