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RHX 717R

1976 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,463 mi
Last recorded91,463 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Morgan Plus 841,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 717R
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 91,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 89,520 miles

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

front seats have movement at their fixings/ partially insecure

Fail 15 May 2017 89,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished & splits showing chords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre heavily perished but splits are not yet deep enough to show ply or chords

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

front seats have movement at their fixings/ partially insecure

Pass 18 May 2016 89,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 88,055 miles

front brake application uneven

hazard switch faulty

nearside front indicator has poor connection

offside front brake binding

Pass 23 May 2014 87,919 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 87,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 85,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 85,242 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 85,242 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 11 May 2010 84,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 81,673 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 81,673 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 80,196 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 77,944 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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RHX 717R is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1976 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 41,800 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 RHX 717R, 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 50 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 RHX 717R?

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What year was RHX 717R registered?

RHX 717R is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 October 1976.

Is RHX 717R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHX 717R shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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