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J1 KEE

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,260 mi
Last recorded90,260 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,253 miles

n/side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,235 miles

n/side handbrake effort slightly lower effort

slight play/wear top steering column bush

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,479 miles

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

Nearside body panel support bracket broken

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

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Fail 27 Sep 2018 89,479 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside body panel support bracket broken

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

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,987 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,987 miles

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,757 miles

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

Rear brake application uneven

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,731 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 76,294 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,294 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,930 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 66,586 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,586 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 64,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 64,925 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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 KEE is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KEE, 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 KEE registered?

J1 KEE is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 22 October 1991.

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