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H17 PMD

1990 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,447 mi
Last recorded33,447 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Morgan Plus 833,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 PMD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 33,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 33,437 miles

Nearside Rear Low effort recorded at service & parking brake

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hub seals weeping oil

Fail 29 Feb 2024 33,433 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Low effort recorded at service & parking brake

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hub seals weeping oil

Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,351 miles

N/S & O/S Rear hub oil seals weeping oil.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (Outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 33,351 miles

N/S & O/S Rear hub oil seals weeping oil.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (Outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 33,238 miles

Rear Hub oil seals weeping

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,899 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,280 miles

N/S/R Hub seal leaking oil

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,521 miles

Oil leak

play noted at o/s rear wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 30,190 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 29,703 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,538 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,593 miles

Oil leak

slight play nearside kingpin

slight play offside kingpin

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,602 miles

Slight play in front king pins

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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H17 PMD is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 33,337 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 H17 PMD, 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 36 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H17 PMD registered?

H17 PMD is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H17 PMD safe to buy?

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