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WXI 787

1977 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,119 mi
Last recorded60,119 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Morgan Plus 850,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXI 787
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear axle half shaft seals

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,833 miles

oil leak from rear hubs

Fail 14 Nov 2016 59,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak from rear hubs

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,738 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 58,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,183 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

excess grease noticed around all steering joints

free play in steering noticed

no apparent steering lock fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,828 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

plate welded to offside inner wing panel not seam welded securte double skin

slight exhaust leak nearside manifold

Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plate welded to offside inner wing panel not seam welded securte double skin

slight exhaust leak nearside manifold

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,014 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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WXI 787 is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 50,838 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 WXI 787, 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 49 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WXI 787 registered?

WXI 787 is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is WXI 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXI 787 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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