MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres perished edges
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B285 XRN is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 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 B285 XRN, 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 B285 XRN registered?
B285 XRN is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 March 1985.
Is B285 XRN safe to buy?
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