1988 Morgan Plus 8 3.5L Petrol · F487 SHG
1988 Morgan Plus 8 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 73,787 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN PLUS 8
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 3532cc
F487 SHG Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 73,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F487 SHG Mileage History
- 16/01/200634,227 mi
- 17/01/200634,427 mi+200 mi
- 17/01/200737,583 mi+3,156 mi
- 17/01/200737,583 mi
- 15/01/200840,967 mi+3,384 mi
- 12/01/200944,150 mi+3,183 mi
- 13/01/200944,150 mi
- 01/02/201047,427 mi+3,277 mi
- 24/01/201151,360 mi+3,933 mi
- 27/01/201151,360 mi
- 19/01/201254,240 mi+2,880 mi
- 23/01/201356,864 mi+2,624 mi
- 22/01/201459,978 mi+3,114 mi
- 13/01/201562,500 mi+2,522 mi
- 13/01/201562,500 mi
- 12/01/201665,096 mi+2,596 mi
- 12/01/201665,096 mi
- 18/01/201766,873 mi+1,777 mi
- 21/01/201766,873 mi
- 17/01/201868,518 mi+1,645 mi
- 31/01/201868,518 mi
- 21/01/201970,143 mi+1,625 mi
- 22/01/202070,754 mi+611 mi
- 11/01/202170,999 mi+245 mi
- 13/01/202170,999 mi
- 04/03/202271,549 mi+550 mi
- 06/02/202372,198 mi+649 mi
- 04/05/202372,198 mi
- 03/05/202472,880 mi+682 mi
- 03/05/202472,880 mi
- 02/05/202573,787 mi+907 mi
- 02/05/202573,787 mi
Average of roughly 2,051 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
F487 SHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Morgan Plus 8 (F487 SHG) between January 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Steering (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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