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F721 OAR

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,885 mi
Last recorded19,885 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 OAR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,885 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 19,879 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine running fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bottom coolant hose leaking.

Coolant leak on engine

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

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

Rear differential leaking.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,575 miles

Central Rear Diff leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2019 19,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.51% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle seal leaking

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,155 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 19,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 19,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake lamp not illuminating

Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 19,089 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,875 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 18,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some binding of offside front brake, not excessive.

some corrosion of front brake hose ferrules, not excessive.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion of front brake hose furrules

some corrosion of some chassis sections

Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,138 miles

engine overheating. [cooling fan not working]

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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F721 OAR is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,804 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 F721 OAR, 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 38 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F721 OAR registered?

F721 OAR is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 13 December 1988.

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