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UWP 106R

1976 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,984 mi
Last recorded43,984 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Morgan Plus 841,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 106R
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 43,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,785 miles

steering box lift in sector shaft

Fail 11 May 2011 38,674 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering box lift in sector shaft

Pass 17 May 2010 37,533 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 37,533 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2010 37,351 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering column has lift

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,743 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,741 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake unable to turn wheel by hand binding wheel bearing not tested

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,151 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 34,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,370 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 32,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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UWP 106R is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UWP 106R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UWP 106R registered?

UWP 106R is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 26 October 1976.

Is UWP 106R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWP 106R shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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