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5,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
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R5 RNB is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R5 RNB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R5 RNB?
You can check the full history of R5 RNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R5 RNB registered?
R5 RNB is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R5 RNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R5 RNB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R5 RNB have outstanding finance?
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