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F149 WWP

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,742 mi
Last recorded29,742 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 WWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 29,742 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 29,742 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,160 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,045 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,922 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 28,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 27,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 25,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,378 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,845 miles

All metal work under car very dry. Suggest a spray coating of anti corrosive compound

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 23,218 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,418 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Apr 2009 22,418 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

NSF steering damper blade requires adjustment

OSF steering damper blade requires adjustment

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,497 miles

rear brake check nearside rear

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,897 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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F149 WWP is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,003 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 F149 WWP, 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 37 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F149 WWP registered?

F149 WWP is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F149 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F149 WWP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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