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F81 NBR

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,380 mi
Last recorded27,380 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF81 NBR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 27,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 27,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,134 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,344 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

light imbalance on front brakes

slight blockage on osf washer jet

slight osr hub oil seal leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,186 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,737 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,581 miles

both rear brake backplates appear slightly damp

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,137 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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F81 NBR is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F81 NBR, 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 F81 NBR registered?

F81 NBR is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F81 NBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F81 NBR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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