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D951 RWF

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Maroon Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,486 mi
Last recorded40,486 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD951 RWF
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 40,486 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 40,486 miles

Rear fog lamp not working plus tell tale (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 36,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 26,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring obscured by a covering

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring obscured by a covering

Fail 22 Jun 2023 26,238 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring obscured by a covering

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring obscured by a covering

Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,277 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,930 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 17,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 13,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 9,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 4,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 939 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre size 205/60/15v

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both trunions have slight lift

wheel nuts have no washers

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,410 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,884 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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D951 RWF is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Maroon with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D951 RWF, 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 D951 RWF registered?

D951 RWF is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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