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8 BLO

1974 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,521 mi
Last recorded41,521 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Morgan Plus 846,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BLO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 41,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,900 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,784 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 17 Apr 2013 40,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,815 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 39,815 miles

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

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

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 17 Aug 2010 39,775 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 May 2010 39,745 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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

drivers wiper blade rubber has gone hard,but still meets the screen to mot standards.

front number plate is cracked near fixing,but still secure at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,502 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,502 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 39,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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8 BLO is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 46,820 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 8 BLO, 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 52 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 8 BLO?

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What year was 8 BLO registered?

8 BLO is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is 8 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 BLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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