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B17 RJM

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,300 mi
Last recorded13,300 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RJM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 13,009 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 12,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak Switch on lower section of radiator ()

OS washer jet poor

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 12,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 9,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,203 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 9,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 4,699 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,768 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 3,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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B17 RJM is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 B17 RJM, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B17 RJM registered?

B17 RJM is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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The MOT history for B17 RJM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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