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F221 GGO

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,223 mi
Last recorded36,223 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 GGO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,223 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer half shaft oil seal leaking fluid slight .

Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cotton reels broken both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,878 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,536 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,605 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,171 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking

slight play drivers side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,896 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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F221 GGO is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F221 GGO, 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 F221 GGO registered?

F221 GGO is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F221 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F221 GGO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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