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442 COW

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,600 mi
Last recorded58,600 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration442 COW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,027 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 58,019 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,485 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,838 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,071 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 54,071 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,145 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,717 miles

n/s/f bottom trunion/joint wear on limits

o/s/f bottom trunion/joint some wear

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,836 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,732 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 28,732 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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442 COW is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 33,566 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 442 COW, 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 33 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 442 COW?

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What year was 442 COW registered?

442 COW is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 442 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 442 COW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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