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YNP 197R

1977 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

13,480 mi
Last recorded13,480 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Morgan Plus 850,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNP 197R
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 13,480 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 13,451 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 12,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 12,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 12,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 10,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 10,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 10,470 miles

Nearside Front side light wiring insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2019 9,960 miles

Offside Front Upper side light wire insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2019 9,960 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper side light wire insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,183 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 9,183 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 7,622 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 7,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,473 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 6,464 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 4,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 1,625 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,216 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 98,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 95,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 94,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 93,022 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 92,446 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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YNP 197R is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YNP 197R, 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 YNP 197R registered?

YNP 197R is a 1977 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 22 April 1977.

Is YNP 197R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNP 197R shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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