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A11 GDO

1986 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

45,307 mi
Last recorded45,307 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 847,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GDO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower king pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower king pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower king pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower king pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 43,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 42,175 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 40,647 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 40,647 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,716 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,685 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,761 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear spring weak

play stub axle bushes both sides front suspension

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,519 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 29,519 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,008 miles

brake fliud moisture on nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates.

slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 28,008 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

brake fliud moisture on nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates.

slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,765 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,200 miles

exhaust system weeping gasses from various joints.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 26,200 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

exhaust system weeping gasses from various joints.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,387 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 25,387 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,585 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,259 miles

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

front brakes poor

no antislip on brake pedal

travel footbrake

Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,844 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 22,349 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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A11 GDO is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1986 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,804 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 A11 GDO, 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 40 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 GDO registered?

A11 GDO is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 2 July 1986.

Is A11 GDO safe to buy?

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