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BLH 104S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 104S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,208 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,473 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 91,459 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,636 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,636 miles

Braking system leaking brake switch (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 84,737 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,099 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 80,057 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,717 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,451 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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BLH 104S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BLH 104S, 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 BLH 104S registered?

BLH 104S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BLH 104S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLH 104S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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