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SPC 783

1986 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100 mi
Last recorded100 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 847,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPC 783
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,707 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,495 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,498 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

main power feed cable worn to show metal near rear prop shaft couplin

steering lock not working

Fail 1 Nov 2014 77,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

main power feed cable worn to show metal near rear prop shaft couplin

steering lock not working

Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,913 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,568 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,818 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 67,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 63,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,525 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 58,931 miles

Oil leak

some play in both side lower suspension jionts

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,553 miles

some play in nearside front wheel bearings

steering rack worn to excess

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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SPC 783 is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,804 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 SPC 783, 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 40 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 SPC 783 registered?

SPC 783 is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is SPC 783 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPC 783 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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