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DIL 662

1986 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,113 mi
Last recorded28,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 847,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 662
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 28,113 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 27,961 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,882 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 27,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,751 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 27,751 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,394 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,775 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,775 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 24 May 2016 26,686 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 26,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10% (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 20 Apr 2015 26,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,986 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 25,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,122 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 25,122 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 24 Apr 2009 25,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,025 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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DIL 662 is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DIL 662, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIL 662 registered?

DIL 662 is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is DIL 662 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 662 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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