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SAE 888M

1974 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,629 mi
Last recorded32,629 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Morgan Plus 846,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAE 888M
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,629 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,296 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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SAE 888M is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SAE 888M, 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 SAE 888M registered?

SAE 888M is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is SAE 888M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAE 888M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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