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OAB 224K

1972 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,975 mi
Last recorded72,975 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1972 Morgan Plus 855,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 224K
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,056 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 71,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 71,034 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OAB 224K is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 55,264 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 OAB 224K, 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 54 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 OAB 224K registered?

OAB 224K is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 January 1972.

Is OAB 224K safe to buy?

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