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OHW 123M

1973 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Morgan Plus 866,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHW 123M
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 85,395 miles

hazard warning not working

Fail 12 Jun 2023 85,395 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

hazard warning not working

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,231 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank bracket corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 84,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,478 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,503 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 77,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,716 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,716 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,805 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 65,703 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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OHW 123M is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 66,726 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 OHW 123M, 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 53 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OHW 123M?

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What year was OHW 123M registered?

OHW 123M is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 August 1973.

Is OHW 123M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHW 123M shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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