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V879 DRU

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Bronze Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,142 mi
Last recorded5,142 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 DRU
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 5,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 5,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 4,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 4,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 4,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 4,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 4,317 miles

BOTH FRONT AND NEAR/SIDE REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 4,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 3,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 3,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 3,328 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,023 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 3,023 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 2,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 2,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,164 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in the nearside of the steering rack

slight play within both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 1,913 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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V879 DRU is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Bronze with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V879 DRU, 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.

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What year was V879 DRU registered?

V879 DRU is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V879 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V879 DRU 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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