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XLT 468X

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLT 468X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,003 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,131 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,452 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in suspension lower joint

Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,452 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking carb vent/ overflow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front slight movement in suspension lower joint

headlamp switch has an intermittent fault

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,846 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 64,846 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,020 miles

nearside front brake binding

play in front king pin bushes (both sides)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 62,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 60,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,263 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,420 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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XLT 468X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1982 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 XLT 468X, 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 44 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLT 468X?

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What year was XLT 468X registered?

XLT 468X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is XLT 468X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLT 468X shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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