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282 DOG

1984 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,826 mi
Last recorded41,826 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration282 DOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 41,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,259 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,191 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,167 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,147 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,122 miles

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

front exhaust joints have a slight blow

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2013 41,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,109 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,107 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

front number plate slightly damaged

offside fog light dim

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,104 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear lower shocker bush requirews attention soon

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil around rear diff

slight play in both rear half shafts

Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,102 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear lower shocker bush requires attention soon

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil around rear diff

slight play in both rear half shafts

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,080 miles

both front brakes slightly sticking

water leak from engine

Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,076 miles

handbrake performance on limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,060 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 41,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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282 DOG is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 41,211 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 282 DOG, 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 42 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 282 DOG registered?

282 DOG is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 282 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 282 DOG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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