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RNP 252V

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,636 mi
Last recorded49,636 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 252V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 49,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,379 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,089 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,606 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,860 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 46,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn

slight play in drag link end

steering rack worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,145 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 252V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc 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 252V, 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 252V registered?

RNP 252V is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is RNP 252V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 252V 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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