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F681 MJM

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,006 mi
Last recorded21,006 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF681 MJM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,006 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 21,004 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front engine mounting corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 20,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 20,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,379 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 20,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 20,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,583 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 18,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,823 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,954 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,320 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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F681 MJM is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F681 MJM, 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 F681 MJM registered?

F681 MJM is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F681 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F681 MJM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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