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ULJ 291X

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,091 mi
Last recorded47,091 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULJ 291X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,073 miles

offside and nearside centre exhaust silencers are corroded

offside and nearside front brakes are tight

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,039 miles

front and rear brakes are tight

offside and nearside exhaust silencers are corroded

offside exhaust box has a small hole in

steering is stiff

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,034 miles

front and rear brakes are tight

offside and nearside front exhaust silencers are corroded

slight play in offside drag link ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,017 miles

offside and nearside centre exhaust silencers are corroded and leaking slightly

slight engine oil leak

slight leak from rear diff

slight play at offside drag link ball joint

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,563 miles

engine / gearbox / rear diff oil leaks

front fog lamp inoperative

nearside headlamp aim on lowest setting

offside front brake is tight

offside seat belt stalk feels loose / weak

rear brakes are out of balance

wipers are poor

Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine / gearbox / rear diff oil leaks

front bumper is loose

front fog lamp inoperative

nearside headlamp aim on lowest setting

offside front brake is tight

offside seat belt stalk feels loose / weak

rear brakes are out of balance

wipers are poor

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,897 miles

nearside fr5ont brake is slightly tight

nearside rear exhaust silencer is corroded and leaking slightly

offside front exhaust silencer is corroded

oil / grease close to offside front brake componants

Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,369 miles

brake pipes across rear axle are slightly corroded

nearside front brake is tight †

offside front exhaust silencer is corroded

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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ULJ 291X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 ULJ 291X, 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 44 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ULJ 291X?

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What year was ULJ 291X registered?

ULJ 291X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is ULJ 291X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULJ 291X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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