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HUY 470X

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,916 mi
Last recorded77,916 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 470X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,916 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,312 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,071 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 61,066 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,829 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,242 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre, post silencer (7.1.2)

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

Steering column has slight movement between the shaft and steering wheel 2.1.2b

Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,242 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre, post silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column has slight movement between the shaft and steering wheel 2.1.2b

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,533 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel [2.1.2b]

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little 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)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

handbrake applies little effort

nearside rear tyre tread damaged exposing chords *marked*

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,499 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,144 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,844 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,053 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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HUY 470X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1982 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUY 470X, 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 44 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HUY 470X registered?

HUY 470X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is HUY 470X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUY 470X shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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