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PNP 421L

1972 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Morgan Plus 855,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 421L
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,046 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 85,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,072 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015
Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,174 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,473 miles

near side rear exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,788 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 61,751 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 55,632 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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PNP 421L is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PNP 421L, 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.

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What year was PNP 421L registered?

PNP 421L is a 1972 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 13 September 1972.

Is PNP 421L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNP 421L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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