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MVD 297P

1976 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,137 mi
Last recorded15,137 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Morgan Plus 841,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVD 297P
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 14,460 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,376 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 14,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,896 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 13,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 13,782 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 13,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 13,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,561 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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MVD 297P is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 41,800 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 MVD 297P, 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 50 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 MVD 297P registered?

MVD 297P is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 22 March 1976.

Is MVD 297P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVD 297P 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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