CarVerify

Free Car Check

D624 RGO

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3532cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,080 mi
Last recorded65,080 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD624 RGO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 65,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside wax oiled

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 64,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,666 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 64,646 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,497 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 64,495 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,335 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,157 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside lower suspension arm attachment (ie lower ball joint/kingpin) appears to be very worn. But not sure what tolerance should be so vehicle passed with advise

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,688 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,688 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,754 miles

o/s inner wing pannel corroded above chassis rail

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,367 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2007 60,836 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 60,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 59,801 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
Full Morgan Plus 8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D624 RGO is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D624 RGO, 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 D624 RGO?

You can check the full history of D624 RGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D624 RGO registered?

D624 RGO is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D624 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D624 RGO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D624 RGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D624 RGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.