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P271 KOV

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,247 mi
Last recorded56,247 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 KOV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,247 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin/bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 55,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,978 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 54,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,848 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,008 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,298 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,304 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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P271 KOV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 P271 KOV, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P271 KOV registered?

P271 KOV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P271 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 KOV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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