MOT Status
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45,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
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
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)
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
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
coolant leak
slight engine and transmission oil leaks
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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