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FWY 885Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,978 mi
Last recorded41,978 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWY 885Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 41,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,481 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,877 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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FWY 885Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,560 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 FWY 885Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWY 885Y?

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What year was FWY 885Y registered?

FWY 885Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is FWY 885Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWY 885Y shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWY 885Y have outstanding finance?

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