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DWD 286T

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,048 mi
Last recorded1,048 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWD 286T
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2006 1,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

anti rattle springs missing front pads

gear lever bushes collapsed

lower bulkhead corrosion,rear valance corrosion ,n/s chassis lower edge corrosion

windscreen chips and delaminated

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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DWD 286T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWD 286T, 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 47 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 DWD 286T registered?

DWD 286T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DWD 286T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWD 286T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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