MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres starting to crack and perish
slight misting of oil nsf hub
slight misting of oil osf hub
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FUY 228J is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 FUY 228J, 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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How do I check the history of FUY 228J?
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What year was FUY 228J registered?
FUY 228J is a 1971 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 March 1971.
Is FUY 228J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FUY 228J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FUY 228J have outstanding finance?
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