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79 DJC

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,575 mi
Last recorded25,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 DJC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 25,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 25,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 24,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,550 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 22,550 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 22,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,788 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 18,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,045 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,635 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 17,635 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 17,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 13,907 miles

o/s side light inop

Fail 25 May 2007 13,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s side light inop

Pass 24 May 2006 12,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 12,605 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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79 DJC is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 79 DJC, 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 29 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 79 DJC registered?

79 DJC is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 79 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 DJC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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