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572 NOE

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

25,262 mi
Last recorded25,262 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration572 NOE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 25,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 24,170 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 23,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 22,793 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 22,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 21,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 19,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2017 19,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,749 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 17,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,791 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 16,789 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 16,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 May 2013 16,314 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,827 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,577 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,576 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,577 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 15,576 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 2,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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572 NOE is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 572 NOE, 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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572 NOE is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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