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D305 OFJ

1986 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 847,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD305 OFJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 64,209 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 63,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 62,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 62,048 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,748 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES PERISHING DUE TO AGE.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,860 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,582 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES PERISHING

ADVISE BOTH FUEL FILLER HOSES PERISHED

ADVISE PLAY IN STEERING RACK

ADVISE REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Fail 24 Sep 2013 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVISE ALL TYRES PERISHING

ADVISE BOTH FUEL FILLER HOSES PERISHED

ADVISE PLAY IN STEERING RACK

ADVISE REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,385 miles

advise both fuel filler hoses perished

Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,385 miles

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

advise both fuel filler hoses perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,401 miles

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

Fuel pipe between tank and pump perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,697 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 51,697 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,487 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise o/s/r exhaust baffles loose

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,832 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 48,781 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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D305 OFJ is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D305 OFJ, 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 D305 OFJ registered?

D305 OFJ is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D305 OFJ safe to buy?

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