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J70 TED

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,440 mi
Last recorded27,440 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 TED
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 27,440 miles

Both track rods, inner bushes have play.

Steering rack gaitor begining to deteriorate.

Fail 13 May 2016 27,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Both track rods, inner bushes have play.

Steering rack gaitor begining to deteriorate.

Pass 11 May 2015 26,279 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 24,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,000 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system close to offside rear wheel.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,966 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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J70 TED is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 4,555cc 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 J70 TED, 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 J70 TED registered?

J70 TED is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J70 TED safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 TED 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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