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2943 ML

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,299 mi
Last recorded18,299 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2943 ML
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 18,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 18,216 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 18,216 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp in op

Pass 8 Nov 2017 18,140 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 18,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,635 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,418 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 17,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 17,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,486 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,793 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 15,793 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,283 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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2943 ML is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 43,260 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 2943 ML, 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 39 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2943 ML registered?

2943 ML is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 September 1987.

Is 2943 ML safe to buy?

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