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R949 CDV

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,736 mi
Last recorded9,736 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 CDV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 9,736 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 9,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 9,429 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 9,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 6,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,831 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 3,643 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 3,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 3,346 miles

advise all 'cotton reel' exhaust mountings perished

Pass 12 Sep 2007 3,185 miles

advise exhaust cotton reel bushes perished

Pass 20 Sep 2006 2,892 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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R949 CDV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R949 CDV, 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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How do I check the history of R949 CDV?

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What year was R949 CDV registered?

R949 CDV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R949 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 CDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R949 CDV have outstanding finance?

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