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SOE 142

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,364 mi
Last recorded57,364 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 142
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,364 miles

hazard lights intensity reduced

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,755 miles

slight corrosion to offside front inner valence, non supporting panel or within 30cm of specified component.

Pass 22 May 2020 56,522 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 56,522 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 55,654 miles

Nearside Front wiper slow

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,817 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 May 2017 53,906 miles

Central Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 May 2016 53,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 May 2015 52,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 52,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 52,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,843 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,487 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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SOE 142 is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1982 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOE 142, 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 44 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SOE 142 registered?

SOE 142 is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 July 1982.

Is SOE 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOE 142 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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