1987 Morgan Plus 8 3.5L Petrol · E50 UGP
1987 Morgan Plus 8 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 47,839 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN PLUS 8
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E50 UGP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 47,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E50 UGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Morgan Plus 8 (E50 UGP) between June 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
E50 UGP Mileage History
- 02/06/200624,105 mi
- 21/05/200728,138 mi+4,033 mi
- 02/06/200827,723 mi-415 mi
- 10/06/200827,736 mi+13 mi
- 10/06/200930,218 mi+2,482 mi
- 09/06/201032,613 mi+2,395 mi
- 06/06/201133,988 mi+1,375 mi
- 08/06/201237,843 mi+3,855 mi
- 06/06/201338,149 mi+306 mi
- 04/07/201338,176 mi+27 mi
- 25/06/201440,090 mi+1,914 mi
- 17/07/201541,855 mi+1,765 mi
- 12/07/201643,749 mi+1,894 mi
- 10/07/201744,543 mi+794 mi
- 26/06/201844,776 mi+233 mi
- 09/07/201844,853 mi+77 mi
- 09/07/201946,733 mi+1,880 mi
- 06/01/202147,246 mi+513 mi
- 08/01/202147,246 mi
- 17/12/202147,402 mi+156 mi
- 23/12/202147,402 mi
- 11/01/202347,825 mi+423 mi
- 16/01/202347,839 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,428 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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