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SIL 969

1977 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,046 mi
Last recorded19,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Morgan Plus 850,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 969
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 15,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 15,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 13,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 11,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 10,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,587 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 7,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,115 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 7,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 6,036 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 6,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,455 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 5,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 4,707 miles

Cover on off side rear shock absorber damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 4,530 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated, but still operating effectivly.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,324 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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SIL 969 is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 50,838 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 SIL 969, 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 49 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 969 registered?

SIL 969 is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is SIL 969 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 969 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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