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FGT 23

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,609 mi
Last recorded17,609 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGT 23
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 17,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 17,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 17,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 16,673 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 16,189 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 15,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 14,645 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 13,932 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible rear obscured (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 12,824 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,231 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 10,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 26 Jun 2008 9,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007
Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,462 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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FGT 23 is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FGT 23, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGT 23 registered?

FGT 23 is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 25 June 1988.

Is FGT 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGT 23 shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGT 23 have outstanding finance?

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