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L477 UWP

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,660 mi
Last recorded74,660 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 UWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 74,660 miles

front shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2024 74,645 miles

front shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2023 74,559 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2022 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,971 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,503 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,223 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,930 miles

Headlamp "flasher" not working

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 61,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,117 miles

NSF caliper slight "binding" effect on wheel rotation

Pass 23 Sep 2006 60,515 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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L477 UWP is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L477 UWP, 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.

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What year was L477 UWP registered?

L477 UWP is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L477 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L477 UWP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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