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K990 VKE

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,007 mi
Last recorded64,007 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK990 VKE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 64,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 63,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,584 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 63,584 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 63,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 62,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,417 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 62,415 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 61,605 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,014 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,221 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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K990 VKE is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 33,566 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 K990 VKE, 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 33 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 K990 VKE?

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What year was K990 VKE registered?

K990 VKE is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 May 1993.

Is K990 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K990 VKE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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