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B20 FTC

1986 Morgan Plus 8

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,656 mi
Last recorded67,656 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 847,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 FTC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 67,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,969 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,633 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp fog and brake (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 61,597 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp fog and brake (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,708 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,423 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 57,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,882 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 56,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,147 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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B20 FTC is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 B20 FTC, 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 B20 FTC registered?

B20 FTC is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is B20 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 FTC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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