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RPU 164R

1976 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,030 mi
Last recorded11,030 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 Morgan Plus 841,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPU 164R
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 11,030 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

all tyres show signs of excessive heat

slight play in both front kin pins/ bushes

stickers on headlamp lenses

Fail 3 Nov 2016 11,030 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

all tyres show signs of excessive heat

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

slight play in both front kin pins/ bushes

stickers on headlamp lenses

Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,385 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 9,904 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,227 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,849 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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RPU 164R is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RPU 164R, 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.

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What year was RPU 164R registered?

RPU 164R is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is RPU 164R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPU 164R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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