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H8 MOR

1990 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,705 mi
Last recorded55,705 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Morgan Plus 833,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 MOR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 53,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The plastic is broken but held in place by the back (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 53,937 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The plastic is broken but held in place by the back (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,931 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 52,931 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 51,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 48,387 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,062 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,062 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,438 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 33,438 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,715 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 32,715 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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H8 MOR is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H8 MOR, 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 H8 MOR registered?

H8 MOR is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H8 MOR safe to buy?

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