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YDH 297X

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,130 mi
Last recorded73,130 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 297X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,774 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,134 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 69,134 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,438 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,438 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 65,698 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,419 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 64,419 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,981 miles

near side front wheel bearing has small amount of play in it.

play in lower steering column bush/bearing to the limit.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,776 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 53,770 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 49,381 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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YDH 297X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YDH 297X, 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 YDH 297X?

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What year was YDH 297X registered?

YDH 297X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is YDH 297X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 297X shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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