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VUY 1G

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,834 mi
Last recorded29,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 1G
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,360 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping around the transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,732 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,441 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifolds (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,690 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 22,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,825 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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VUY 1G is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 VUY 1G, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUY 1G registered?

VUY 1G is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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