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B27 HWP

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Grey Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,364 mi
Last recorded70,364 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 HWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 70,364 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to the rear of the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to the rear of the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 70,356 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to the rear of the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join to the rear of the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear most clamps on both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 69,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,671 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,054 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,031 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,652 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2015 67,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 65,682 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak rear axle diff area

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/rear inner wing/matting insecure.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 64,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 64,656 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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B27 HWP is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Grey with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B27 HWP, 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 B27 HWP registered?

B27 HWP is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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