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L438 WHY

1994 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,057 mi
Last recorded29,057 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Morgan Plus 823,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 WHY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 29,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 28,994 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 28,963 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 28,294 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 28,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,101 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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L438 WHY is a 1994 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,468 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 L438 WHY, 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 32 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 L438 WHY?

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What year was L438 WHY registered?

L438 WHY is a 1994 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L438 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L438 WHY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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