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D571 VHC

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,704 mi
Last recorded56,704 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD571 VHC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 56,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,165 miles

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

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

slight play detected in nearside front suspension kingpin and bushes.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,760 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,421 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,624 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,961 miles

Both front steering damper blades require adjustment

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,137 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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D571 VHC is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D571 VHC, 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

How do I check the history of D571 VHC?

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What year was D571 VHC registered?

D571 VHC is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D571 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D571 VHC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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