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UOB 854

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,649 mi
Last recorded11,649 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOB 854
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 11,649 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding heavily (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 11,530 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 11,530 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working possible poor connection at brake switch, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 11,180 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 11,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,992 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 10,992 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,979 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 10,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 10,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,440 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 10,440 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,363 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 10,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 10,033 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,845 miles

slight rotational play in the steering column

Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,176 miles

slight play in the near side king pin

Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,759 miles

slight play in the near side front suspension leg

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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UOB 854 is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,450 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 UOB 854, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOB 854 registered?

UOB 854 is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is UOB 854 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOB 854 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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