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V86 EWV

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,881 mi
Last recorded31,881 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 EWV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 31,881 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 31,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,251 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 30,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,894 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,521 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 25,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 22,682 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 20,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,524 miles

slight play in offside of steering

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 15,931 miles

nail in tyre

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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V86 EWV is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,798 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 V86 EWV, 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 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V86 EWV registered?

V86 EWV is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V86 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V86 EWV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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