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FDO 923V

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,440 mi
Last recorded37,440 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDO 923V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,440 miles

all four tyres have weathering cracks please moniter

Fail 3 Jul 2019 37,440 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all four tyres have weathering cracks please moniter

Pass 18 May 2018 37,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,605 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 36,501 miles

near side rear brake slightlky binding also osf slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2013 36,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,280 miles

near side rear brake performance low compared to off side rear

Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,196 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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FDO 923V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FDO 923V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FDO 923V?

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What year was FDO 923V registered?

FDO 923V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FDO 923V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDO 923V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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