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OAT 707V

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,916 mi
Last recorded35,916 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAT 707V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 35,915 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,778 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 35,778 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,652 miles

ADVISE BOTH FUEL FILLER HOSES PERISHED

ADVISE BOTH INNER WINGS IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE BOTH O/S/ AND N/S COTTON REELS PERISHED

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/F CHASSIS

ADVISE PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 34,652 miles

ADVISE BOTH FUEL FILLER HOSES PERISHED

ADVISE BOTH INNER WINGS IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE BOTH O/S/ AND N/S COTTON REELS PERISHED

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/F CHASSIS

ADVISE PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 34,319 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,753 miles

ns/os front hubs very slight play

Pass 29 May 2009 31,646 miles

Oil leak

cooling fan inoperative.

offside exhaust pipe is very close to the offside rear tyre.

Fail 29 May 2009 31,646 miles

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

Oil leak

offside exhaust pipe is very close to the offside rear tyre.

Fail 15 May 2008 31,574 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 May 2008 31,574 miles

slight play in steering box

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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OAT 707V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OAT 707V, 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.

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What year was OAT 707V registered?

OAT 707V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 29 August 1979.

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