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656 BVB

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

12,266 mi
Last recorded12,266 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 BVB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 12,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 11,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 11,291 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 10,374 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 10,374 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative bad connection (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 9,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 7,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 6,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 5,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 2,657 miles

Front pads worn low

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 2,642 miles

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

Front pads worn low

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 622 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 98,808 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 98,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 96,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,355 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,272 miles

braided front hoses very close to supension on one lock and tyre on other.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 85,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

play in offsidefront wheel bearing to limit

play in steering rack

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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656 BVB is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1985 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 49,343 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 656 BVB, 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 41 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 656 BVB registered?

656 BVB is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 656 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 656 BVB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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