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35,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear tyre damage side wall
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Coolant leak
Engine oil leak
Oil leak
both inner steering joints have slight play
near side front position light not working
Oil leak
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both cat heatshieds insecure
both front wing supports broken
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
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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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