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B469 DRL

1984 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB469 DRL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,337 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,922 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 83,922 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 82,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,007 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,396 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 73,532 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,190 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,300 miles

Steering column lock inoperative.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,987 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 51,969 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,134 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,665 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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B469 DRL is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B469 DRL, 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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B469 DRL is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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