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B285 XRN

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,346 mi
Last recorded10,346 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 XRN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 10,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 10,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 10,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 9,539 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 8,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 7,929 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,729 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 7,673 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,252 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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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?

The MOT history for B285 XRN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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