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F487 SHG

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 SHG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 73,787 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 73,787 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 72,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 72,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 72,198 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 72,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of bulkhead in tool box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 70,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of bulkhead in tool box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,754 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner track rod end bush has play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Inner track rod end bush has play

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,518 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner track rod end bush has play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Inner track rod end bush has play

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,873 miles

corrosion to offside of bulkhead interior of toolbox

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 18 Jan 2017 66,873 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to offside of bulkhead interior of toolbox

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,096 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,096 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,500 miles

N/S king pin 90% worn

O/S king pin 70% worn

Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,500 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

N/S Kin pin 90% worn

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

O/S King pin 70% worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,360 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,427 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,150 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,583 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 37,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,427 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 34,227 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F487 SHG is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F487 SHG, 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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F487 SHG is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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