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RAO 999X

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,775 mi
Last recorded38,775 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAO 999X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,775 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,662 miles

slight n/s/f brake bind

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,498 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 32,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front washers poor

n/s/f brake slightly binding

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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RAO 999X is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 RAO 999X, 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 45 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 RAO 999X?

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What year was RAO 999X registered?

RAO 999X is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is RAO 999X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAO 999X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAO 999X have outstanding finance?

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