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R78 VWR

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,463 mi
Last recorded39,463 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 VWR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,794 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,303 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 8,907 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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R78 VWR is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,408 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 R78 VWR, 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 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R78 VWR registered?

R78 VWR is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R78 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 VWR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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