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D808 VJR

1986 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,216 mi
Last recorded42,216 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 443,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD808 VJR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 42,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 42,133 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 41,984 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 41,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 41,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 41,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 41,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,910 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 40,908 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,718 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,088 miles

wiring junction box insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2012 38,088 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

wiring junction box insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,559 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,132 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,605 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 36,002 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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D808 VJR is a 1986 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1986 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 43,787 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 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D808 VJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 40 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D808 VJR registered?

D808 VJR is a 1986 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D808 VJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D808 VJR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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