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D610 ALR

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD610 ALR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 89,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,569 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 89,569 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,142 miles

slight play in nearside front lower trunion.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,142 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,092 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,946 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,666 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,666 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,212 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,747 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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D610 ALR is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D610 ALR, 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 D610 ALR registered?

D610 ALR is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D610 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D610 ALR 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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