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R554 BNH

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,155 mi
Last recorded37,155 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 BNH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 37,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 32,719 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 32,711 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel inlet hose perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 29,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 27,006 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014
Fail 3 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,491 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,134 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,134 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 14,478 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

center wiper blade starting to split

steering rack showing wear

Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,478 miles

center wiper blade starting to split

steering rack showing wear

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,113 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 9,113 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,501 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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R554 BNH is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R554 BNH, 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 R554 BNH registered?

R554 BNH is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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