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R473 LWP

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,452 mi
Last recorded35,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 LWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 35,452 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 35,033 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 34,595 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 32,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,418 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damage side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 23,553 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 23,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,790 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,651 miles

Oil leak

both inner steering joints have slight play

near side front position light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 18,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both cat heatshieds insecure

both front wing supports broken

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both cat heatshieds insecure

both front wing supports broken

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,911 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 13,967 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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R473 LWP is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R473 LWP, 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 R473 LWP registered?

R473 LWP is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R473 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 LWP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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