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RDV 8

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,611 mi
Last recorded46,611 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 8
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,611 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all tyres perishing due to age

Fail 8 May 2012 46,474 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all tyres perishing due to age

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,462 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,566 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 45,566 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,517 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,517 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RDV 8 is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 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 RDV 8, 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 46 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDV 8 registered?

RDV 8 is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is RDV 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 8 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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