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UPP 425R

1977 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,236 mi
Last recorded26,236 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 Morgan Plus 850,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 425R
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,236 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 26,236 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 26,114 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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UPP 425R is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPP 425R, 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 UPP 425R registered?

UPP 425R is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 21 March 1977.

Is UPP 425R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPP 425R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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