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UWP 888V

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,380 mi
Last recorded24,380 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 888V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 24,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 23,270 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 23,270 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 23,136 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 23,136 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 22,948 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 22,436 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,384 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 20,381 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,889 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 18,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outter sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 17,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,234 miles

Both lower suspension arm lower mounting points have slight movement

Fail 7 Mar 2013 16,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both lower suspension arm lower mounting points have slight movement

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,632 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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UWP 888V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UWP 888V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWP 888V registered?

UWP 888V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is UWP 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWP 888V shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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