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DMR 601L

1973 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,331 mi
Last recorded72,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Morgan Plus 866,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 601L
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,331 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,585 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre very close to exhaust

Steering feels slightly stiff in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,164 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres nearly fouling exhaust pipes at inner sidewall area (NOT fouling at time of test)

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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DMR 601L is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 66,726 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 DMR 601L, 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 53 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DMR 601L?

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What year was DMR 601L registered?

DMR 601L is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is DMR 601L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMR 601L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DMR 601L have outstanding finance?

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