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VHH 810

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,525 mi
Last recorded19,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHH 810
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,324 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 17,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,613 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 17,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,815 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 16,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,596 miles

drivers side bonnet difficult to latch securely

play in nearside and offside front swivels

rear No plate very difficult to read from a reasonable distance

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,963 miles

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

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

wiper blades ends split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,766 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 103,012 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 103,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VHH 810 is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VHH 810, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VHH 810 registered?

VHH 810 is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is VHH 810 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHH 810 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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