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F534 NLE

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,163 mi
Last recorded10,163 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF534 NLE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 10,163 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 10,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 10,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 9,939 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox / Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 9,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 9,342 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 9,342 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 9,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 9,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on exhaust front pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 9,305 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 9,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 9,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,774 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 8,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 8,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,548 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,400 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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F534 NLE is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F534 NLE, 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 F534 NLE registered?

F534 NLE is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F534 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F534 NLE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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