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J1 DMM

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,586 mi
Last recorded57,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 DMM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 57,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 55,659 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 53,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 53,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 May 2019 50,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,246 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 45,235 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 43,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,533 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 38,533 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,580 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 36,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,623 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 32,623 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,751 miles

o/s/r foot & hand brake slow too read

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2009 29,300 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 28,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,327 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Slight blow from offside front exhaust pipe

Pass 4 May 2006 26,230 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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J1 DMM is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,623 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 J1 DMM, 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 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J1 DMM registered?

J1 DMM is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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