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B273 EAB

1984 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,791 mi
Last recorded17,791 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 EAB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 17,719 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2020 17,632 miles

signs of oil leak around both half shaft seals

signs of oil leak around rear diff housing

Pass 11 Jul 2019 17,608 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from the half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,575 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle leaking oil from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 17,367 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,876 miles

Battery insecure (underside of vehicle)

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

O/S/F shock absorber top bubber bush slightly perished

Slight play in steering rack (felt from N/S wheel)

Slight weep from clutch hydralic master cylinder pipe (seperate master cylinder from brakes)

Pass 1 May 2012 12,465 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 17 Apr 2012 12,455 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2011 12,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 9,888 miles

fluid leak offside rear hub (backplate damp)

Fail 20 May 2010 9,888 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid leak offside rear hub (backplate damp)

Pass 15 May 2009 9,704 miles

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

oil leaks offside/nearside rear axle backplates.

Fail 15 May 2009 9,704 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

oil leaks offside/nearside rear axle backplates.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 9,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 9,577 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2004 9,535 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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B273 EAB is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B273 EAB, 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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B273 EAB is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 27 September 1984.

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