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C8 MOR

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,897 mi
Last recorded15,897 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MOR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 15,897 miles

N/S/R Hub seal weeping oil

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 15,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S/R Hub seal weeping oil

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 15,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 15,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 15,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 15,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,128 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 15,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 15,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,816 miles

Coolant leak lower rad hose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub sill damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,598 miles

Coolant leak Bottom Radiator Hose Leaking And Bulging ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 14,053 miles

Both Front And Both Rear Tyres Perished

Coolant leak Radiator Hose Leaking And Bulging ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 14,053 miles

Both Front And Both Rear Tyres Perished

Coolant leak Radiator Hose Leaking And Bulging ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,778 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished on inner side walls but not exposing cord

Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,365 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 13,365 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 May 2013 13,232 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 13,232 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 13,088 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished on inner side walls

oil leak at rear axle

parking brake difficult to operate

Fail 2 May 2012 13,088 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished on inner side walls

oil leak at rear axle

parking brake difficult to operate

Pass 6 May 2011 12,968 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall but not exposing cord

oil leak at rear axle/diff

Pass 6 May 2010 12,679 miles

N/S/R hub seal leaking

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2009 12,263 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 12,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 1,083 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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C8 MOR is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,623 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 C8 MOR, 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 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C8 MOR registered?

C8 MOR is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 26 February 1991.

Is C8 MOR safe to buy?

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