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WAB 972V

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,702 mi
Last recorded40,702 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 972V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 40,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,853 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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WAB 972V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 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 WAB 972V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAB 972V?

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What year was WAB 972V registered?

WAB 972V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is WAB 972V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 972V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAB 972V have outstanding finance?

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