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KAU 489V

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,143 mi
Last recorded10,143 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 489V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 10,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 10,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,055 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 10,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,940 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 9,938 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 9,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 9,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 9,916 miles

slight movement between brake master and bulkhead.

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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KAU 489V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 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 KAU 489V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAU 489V registered?

KAU 489V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 4 July 1980.

Is KAU 489V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 489V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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