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C11 MOR

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,670 mi
Last recorded3,670 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 MOR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 3,670 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 3,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 2,960 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 2,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 2,823 miles

off side rear brake slow to react

oil leak on underside of engine

Pass 29 May 2012 2,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight wear in lower steering joints (near side and off side )

Pass 2 Aug 2011
Pass 20 Jul 2010 464 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 464 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 242 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008
Pass 15 May 2007 20,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C11 MOR is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 C11 MOR, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C11 MOR registered?

C11 MOR is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is C11 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 MOR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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