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W539 OSN

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,567 mi
Last recorded34,567 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 OSN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,567 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,543 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

evidence of both front wheels contacting bodywork but not contacting at time of test

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,504 miles

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

evidence of both front wheels contacting bodywork but not contacting at time of test

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 34,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,238 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 34,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,688 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler neck deterated

near side front wheel rubbing on inner wing

off side front wheel rubing on front inner wing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust bobbins deterated

fuel filler neck deterated

near side front wheel rubbing on inner wing

off side front wheel rubing on front inner wing

offside front wheel rubbing on wing stay

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,569 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,569 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,615 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,690 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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W539 OSN is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W539 OSN, 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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What year was W539 OSN registered?

W539 OSN is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W539 OSN safe to buy?

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