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569 ROD

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration569 ROD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 54,878 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,479 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 54,479 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,725 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 52,717 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,233 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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569 ROD is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 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 569 ROD, 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 46 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 569 ROD registered?

569 ROD is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is 569 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 569 ROD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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