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H457 GCR

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,862 mi
Last recorded41,862 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 GCR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,862 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,856 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 4,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2009 39,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,915 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fuel pipe from tank in poor condition

n/s track rod end rubber gator deteriorated slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2008 37,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fuel pipe from tank in poor condition

n/s track rod end rubber gator deteriorated slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,698 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in both king pins

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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H457 GCR is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,623 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 H457 GCR, 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 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H457 GCR registered?

H457 GCR is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H457 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H457 GCR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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