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BHY 307J

1971 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,995 mi
Last recorded1,995 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Morgan Plus 820,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 307J
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 1,995 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 1,994 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 1,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 1,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 738 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 383 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,593 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 99,593 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,974 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 98,974 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 98,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,590 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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BHY 307J is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BHY 307J, 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.

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What year was BHY 307J registered?

BHY 307J is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is BHY 307J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 307J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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