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A537 BWA

1984 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,091 mi
Last recorded44,091 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA537 BWA
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,240 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 42,101 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,402 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 39,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A537 BWA is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A537 BWA, 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 A537 BWA registered?

A537 BWA is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A537 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A537 BWA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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