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B656 UKX

1984 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 UKX
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,810 miles

Offside Rear body and floor corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod and steering rack joints ()

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2023 80,802 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release only secures at rear of ratchet , come loose at any point in front of that (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear body and floor corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod and steering rack joints ()

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,683 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,572 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 77,572 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,095 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,901 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,563 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 72,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 64,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,947 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,947 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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B656 UKX is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B656 UKX, 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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B656 UKX is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 September 1984.

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