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MWP 50T

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,476 mi
Last recorded82,476 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 50T
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,951 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manfold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

emmissions passed printer fault

Pass 26 Jul 2023 78,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 74,990 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,306 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,824 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 72,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

motorway headlight flash not working

Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 69,810 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 24 May 2014 69,804 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight petrol leak from carb overflow pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,206 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,108 miles

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

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly obscured

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,108 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly obscured

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 59,984 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2005 58,911 miles

extensive oil leaks

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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MWP 50T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MWP 50T, 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 MWP 50T registered?

MWP 50T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is MWP 50T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWP 50T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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