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P670 SWP

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,339 mi
Last recorded31,339 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 SWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 31,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 30,662 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 30,662 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,223 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,291 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 28,285 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,677 miles

Play in steering.

Pass 15 Sep 2016

All four tyres slightly perished.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,514 miles

offside track rod inner bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement/free play at wheel

Fail 11 Sep 2014 26,514 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside track rod inner bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement/free play at wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,893 miles

O/S steering arm has slight play at the inner rubber mount

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,238 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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P670 SWP is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 P670 SWP, 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 P670 SWP registered?

P670 SWP is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P670 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P670 SWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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