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C11 DMP

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,282 mi
Last recorded50,282 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 DMP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 50,282 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 49,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 49,402 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2023 49,118 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 48,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,599 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,163 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,465 miles

coolant leak bottom hose

Fail 15 Oct 2015 43,463 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leak bottom hose

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 33,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,714 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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C11 DMP is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C11 DMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C11 DMP registered?

C11 DMP is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C11 DMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 DMP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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