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Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and split
Handbrake has no reserve travel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracked/ perished (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and split
Handbrake has no reserve travel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracked/ perished (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Handbrake has no reserve travel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Clutch pedal return spring broken
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Clutch pedal return spring broken
Coolant leak ()
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounts perished/cracked
Offside Exhaust mounts perished/cracked front + rear
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
steering damper blades play
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
steering damper blades play
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s centre rear exhaust mounting split
stop light operating late
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s exhaust mount starting to split
nail in o/s/f tyre tread
Signs of brake fluid at N.S.F hub area. Unable to detect source of fluid.
Some wear in steering rack †
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
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W356 MDV is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2000 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,287 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 W356 MDV, 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 26 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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W356 MDV is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 July 2000.
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