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NJB 727X

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,701 mi
Last recorded59,701 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 727X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 59,701 miles

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

Surface corrosion noted on chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2018 58,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 58,448 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,418 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 58,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,253 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,698 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,698 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,420 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,407 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,020 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Jun 2008 51,019 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,825 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 48,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 46,481 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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NJB 727X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1982 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 NJB 727X, 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 44 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJB 727X registered?

NJB 727X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 12 January 1982.

Is NJB 727X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJB 727X shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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