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RNP 245V

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,027 mi
Last recorded42,027 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 245V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 42,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,649 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,026 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,934 miles

exhaust silencers starting to crack

middle exhaust mountings starting to break away

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 39,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,538 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 36,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,075 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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RNP 245V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,348 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 RNP 245V, 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 47 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 RNP 245V registered?

RNP 245V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is RNP 245V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 245V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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