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PLD 369

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLD 369
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,501 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,479 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust mounts perished and cracking

slight play in both steering column universal joints

slight play to both inner track rod joints

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,404 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,381 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,317 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 83,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,872 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 80,095 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PLD 369 is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 43,260 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 PLD 369, 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 39 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PLD 369 registered?

PLD 369 is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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