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SFV 893X

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,230 mi
Last recorded67,230 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 893X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,230 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 67,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 66,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 65,587 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,671 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,869 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,241 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 54,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 52,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 47,477 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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SFV 893X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1982 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 SFV 893X, 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 44 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFV 893X?

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What year was SFV 893X registered?

SFV 893X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 June 1982.

Is SFV 893X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFV 893X shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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