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R560 BNH

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Maroon Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,085 mi
Last recorded112,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 BNH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 112,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 111,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 110,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 110,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 110,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate obscured but not likely to be misread

washer fluid leak, reservoir

Fail 27 Sep 2018 108,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate obscured but not likely to be misread

washer fluid leak, reservoir

Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has cut/s in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

internal exhaust baffles heavily corroded in tail pipes

oil leak from oil pump/ filter housing

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

slight play in offside front king pin/ bush

Fail 7 Sep 2017 107,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has cut/s in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid do not point at screen (8.2.3)

internal exhaust baffles heavily corroded in tail pipes

oil leak from oil pump/ filter housing

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

slight play in offside front king pin/ bush

Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,717 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake drums have slight end float

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 5 Sep 2016 106,717 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear brake drums have slight end float

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,736 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,782 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,479 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 97,435 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen delamination around edges of screen

Pass 15 May 2009 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 87,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 81,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,006 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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R560 BNH is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Maroon with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R560 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 R560 BNH registered?

R560 BNH is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R560 BNH safe to buy?

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