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F991 TBD

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,146 mi
Last recorded33,146 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 TBD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 33,146 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 33,050 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 32,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 32,667 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 32,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,686 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 31,682 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,395 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,021 miles

offside headlamp aim is on upper limits

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,531 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracked/perished

slight iombalance on rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,105 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

washers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,775 miles

headlamp aim is on upper limit

nearside seatbelt is poor in operation

Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,768 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp aim is on upper limit

nearside seatbelt is poor in operation

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,330 miles

offside rear brake noisey

both headlamp aims on upper limit

handbrake "lock" button is poor at times

Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,772 miles

cluth releas bearing slightly noisey

rear tyre on nearside perished in tread

sterring rack protection/dust cover missing off nearside

Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 28,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,551 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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F991 TBD is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F991 TBD, 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 F991 TBD registered?

F991 TBD is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F991 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F991 TBD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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