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A85 ANP

1984 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

19,751 mi
Last recorded19,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 ANP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 19,751 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Jun 2023 18,549 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 18,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 16,619 miles

Offside indicator tell-tail not working

Fail 10 May 2022 16,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside indicator tell-tail not working

Pass 21 May 2021 16,179 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 16,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,580 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 11,580 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 11,041 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 11,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 9,905 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 9,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 5,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 4,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,776 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,776 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A85 ANP is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A85 ANP, 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 A85 ANP registered?

A85 ANP is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A85 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A85 ANP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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