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N885 RFJ

1995 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,591 mi
Last recorded17,591 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Morgan Plus 821,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 RFJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 17,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear end of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 17,172 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff input seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin lower bush

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 16,808 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated After fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Handbrake has long travel

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 16,557 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 16,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 15,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,315 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,352 miles

All 5 tyres very old.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 13,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,495 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2016 12,495 miles

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

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,735 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 10,735 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,623 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,642 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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N885 RFJ is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,527 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 N885 RFJ, 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 31 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N885 RFJ registered?

N885 RFJ is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N885 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 RFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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