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R969 FUS

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,351 mi
Last recorded45,351 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 FUS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,351 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,247 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 43,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 42,694 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement in steering rack

some deterioration in downpipe/catalyst exhaust flanges,both sides

some end float in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 1 Aug 2017 3,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 3,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,266 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 3,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 3,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 3,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,429 miles

Oil leak

hole in body near n/s engine mounting

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2010 30,429 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade torn

Oil leak

hole in body near n/s engine mounting

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,984 miles

coolant leak

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2007 26,984 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,534 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 2,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear centre tyre treads wearing

bottom of radiator leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2005 2,377 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 2,397 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R969 FUS is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R969 FUS, 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 R969 FUS registered?

R969 FUS is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R969 FUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 FUS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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