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BYE 188H

1970 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Morgan Plus 862,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 188H
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,850 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 91,850 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (9.3.1c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 91,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,229 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 91,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,025 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,095 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 88,299 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,631 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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BYE 188H is a 1970 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 62,495 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 BYE 188H, 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 56 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 BYE 188H registered?

BYE 188H is a 1970 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 10 June 1970.

Is BYE 188H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYE 188H shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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