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PER 745

1972 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Morgan Plus 855,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPER 745
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 77,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 72,174 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 70,728 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 68,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 66,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 64,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 61,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,605 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 57,315 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,853 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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PER 745 is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PER 745, 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

How do I check the history of PER 745?

You can check the full history of PER 745 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PER 745 registered?

PER 745 is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is PER 745 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PER 745 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PER 745 have outstanding finance?

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