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OWP 839Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,670 mi
Last recorded47,670 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWP 839Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f king-pin assembly feel rough

slight play in drag link ends

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,670 miles

n/s/f king-pin assembly feel rough

slight play in drag link ends

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 44,156 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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OWP 839Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,560 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 OWP 839Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OWP 839Y?

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What year was OWP 839Y registered?

OWP 839Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is OWP 839Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWP 839Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OWP 839Y have outstanding finance?

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