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KVK 50X

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,433 mi
Last recorded23,433 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVK 50X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 23,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 23,412 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust slight blow

Offside Front brake binding slighty

Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,396 miles

exhaust system minor leak of gases

front suspension greased

undernearth undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,384 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

oil leak

undernearth undersealed and brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,366 miles

exhaust system has minor leak of gases

suspension and steering joints greased

undernearth undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,351 miles

exhaust blow

oil leak

slight play on front steering joint and suspension joints

undernearth greased and undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,297 miles

brake pipes greased

diff leaking

oil leak

undernearth undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,263 miles

brake pipes greased

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight bind on rear brakes

undernearth undersealed

Fail 21 Mar 2014 23,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes greased

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight bind on rear brakes

undernearth undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,232 miles

slight play in steering joints

suspension joints coated in grease

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering joints

suspension joints coated in grease

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,952 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,945 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 22,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 22,726 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 22,720 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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KVK 50X is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1981 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 KVK 50X, 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 45 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVK 50X registered?

KVK 50X is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is KVK 50X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVK 50X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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