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RDV 419N

1974 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,514 mi
Last recorded26,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Morgan Plus 846,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 419N
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,514 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 26,435 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 26,370 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

front tyres under inflated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,293 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,028 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 May 2009 25,896 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 23 May 2008 25,833 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 25,798 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,787 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,713 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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RDV 419N is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 46,820 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 RDV 419N, 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 52 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 RDV 419N registered?

RDV 419N is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 27 August 1974.

Is RDV 419N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 419N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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