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F186 JCG

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,909 mi
Last recorded31,909 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF186 JCG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,909 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 31,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 31,855 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,797 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 31,661 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 31,591 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 31,520 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in sliding pillars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 31,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 31,309 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 31,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 31,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,114 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 31,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,897 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 30,821 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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F186 JCG is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1988 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,804 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 F186 JCG, 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 38 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F186 JCG registered?

F186 JCG is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F186 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F186 JCG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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