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HFG 603T

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,078 mi
Last recorded46,078 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 603T
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,308 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,292 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2012 42,820 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 41,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,890 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,681 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,774 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 32,766 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some play in front sliding piller bush,nearside.

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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HFG 603T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HFG 603T, 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

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What year was HFG 603T registered?

HFG 603T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HFG 603T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 603T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFG 603T have outstanding finance?

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