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EWP 531J

1971 Morgan Plus 8

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,797 mi
Last recorded16,797 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Morgan Plus 820,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 531J
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 16,797 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,797 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 May 2013 16,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 16,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 5,880 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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EWP 531J is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8 in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 20,070 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 EWP 531J, 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 55 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 EWP 531J registered?

EWP 531J is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 January 1971.

Is EWP 531J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWP 531J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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