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RAU 728M

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 728M
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 87,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,557 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 87,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,506 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,506 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Both sides rear U bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,404 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 86,878 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,676 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,548 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 86,527 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,041 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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RAU 728M is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RAU 728M, 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

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What year was RAU 728M registered?

RAU 728M is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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