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N979 ANC

1995 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,647 mi
Last recorded18,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Morgan Plus 821,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 ANC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 18,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 18,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 18,255 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel osf (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 18,094 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner steering joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 17,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,573 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,479 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight gearbox leak

slight leak from diff

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,015 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 16,508 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 15,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 15,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 15,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,552 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 14,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,095 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 13,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,334 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 12,513 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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N979 ANC is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,527 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 N979 ANC, 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 31 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N979 ANC registered?

N979 ANC is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 December 1995.

Is N979 ANC safe to buy?

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