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H233 FLD

1990 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

32,774 mi
Last recorded32,774 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Morgan Plus 833,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 FLD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 32,774 miles

Front bumper bracket held and secure with jubilee clip

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule sign of wetness (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside radiator bracket defective

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,471 miles

brake warning light on dim

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 22 Apr 2025 32,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker pipe to top of it insecure

brake warning light on dim

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2024 31,841 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 31,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,430 miles

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

brake fluid level/park brake warning lamp on. fluid level ok.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 30,773 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip device missing.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 30,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

clutch pedal antislip device missing.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 30,093 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 30,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 30,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,966 miles

Offside front suspension unit slight play in a pin/bush.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 28,966 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside front suspension unit slight play in a pin/bush.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,832 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip device worn smooth.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working lower bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip device worn smooth.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,159 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 21,974 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,061 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,785 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,566 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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H233 FLD is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H233 FLD, 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 H233 FLD registered?

H233 FLD is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H233 FLD safe to buy?

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