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H15 MGN

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,429 mi
Last recorded29,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 MGN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 29,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 29,096 miles

Parking brake only just met minimum requirement - 16%

Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,093 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 26,739 miles

parking brake requires adjustment or repair, minimum requirements only just met. - 17%

Pass 13 Jul 2022 25,951 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 25,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end bush deteriorated

Offside Front Inner tie rod end bush deteriorated

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 25,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end bush deteriorated

Offside Front Inner tie rod end bush deteriorated

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 25,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,841 miles

play in centre part of steering rack

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Fail 27 Mar 2017 24,841 miles

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

play in centre part of steering rack

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,108 miles

nearside front headlamp aim too far right

offside rear leaf spring u bolt too short

rear brake application slightly fluctuating on both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,779 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 5,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 1,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,303 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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H15 MGN is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H15 MGN, 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.

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What year was H15 MGN registered?

H15 MGN is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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