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NJH 48R

1977 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,218 mi
Last recorded13,218 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Morgan Plus 850,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJH 48R
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,218 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 13,217 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure BOTH SIDES (2.4.B.7b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,996 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,620 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 12,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 12,213 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2013 11,615 miles

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

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

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside front kingpin has slight play in lower bush

Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,735 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks on vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,164 miles

offside front inner side lamp not working

Fail 21 Sep 2011 10,154 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front inner side lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,731 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 6,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 4,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,963 miles

slight play in both front trunnions

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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NJH 48R is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 50,838 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 NJH 48R, 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 49 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 NJH 48R registered?

NJH 48R is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 6 January 1977.

Is NJH 48R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJH 48R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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