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C730 JGP

1986 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 847,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC730 JGP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 72,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,970 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 68,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,754 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,920 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,114 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,428 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,492 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,982 miles

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,982 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,446 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 61,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 60,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,624 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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C730 JGP is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1986 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,804 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 C730 JGP, 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 40 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C730 JGP registered?

C730 JGP is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C730 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C730 JGP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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