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LLH 717V

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,372 mi
Last recorded90,372 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLH 717V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,067 miles

Crankshaft pulley loose

Minor oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,734 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,177 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,859 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,858 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,850 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LLH 717V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc 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 LLH 717V, 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 LLH 717V registered?

LLH 717V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is LLH 717V safe to buy?

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