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LAB 849T

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,307 mi
Last recorded47,307 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 849T
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,307 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 47,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,292 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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LAB 849T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,348 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 LAB 849T, 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 47 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 LAB 849T registered?

LAB 849T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is LAB 849T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAB 849T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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