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V80 ART

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,921 mi
Last recorded25,921 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 ART
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 25,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 24,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,902 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 23,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 23,198 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,112 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 22,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,182 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,182 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

reverse light inoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,732 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,220 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,220 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,749 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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V80 ART is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,798 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 V80 ART, 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 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V80 ART registered?

V80 ART is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V80 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 ART shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V80 ART have outstanding finance?

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