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DAB 909N

1974 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,386 mi
Last recorded83,386 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Morgan Plus 846,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 909N
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 83,386 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 83,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 82,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,048 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,194 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,194 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,906 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 73,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,494 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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DAB 909N is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DAB 909N, 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

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What year was DAB 909N registered?

DAB 909N is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 September 1974.

Is DAB 909N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAB 909N shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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