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BEV 92S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 92S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 75,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,299 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,964 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,463 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,463 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 744,586 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,901 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 72,898 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 72,703 miles

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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BEV 92S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 BEV 92S, 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 48 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 BEV 92S registered?

BEV 92S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 26 July 1978.

Is BEV 92S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEV 92S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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