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B348 UDB

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 2528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,252 mi
Last recorded56,252 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB348 UDB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,252 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 56,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 54,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 51,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction windscreen stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,879 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,068 miles

offside frontunder wheel arch, pipe clip broked, pipe insecure and could foul steering shaft

Pass 29 May 2015 45,538 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,444 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 44,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 41,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,821 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,821 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,298 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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B348 UDB is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 2,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B348 UDB, 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 B348 UDB registered?

B348 UDB is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B348 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B348 UDB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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