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J1 MGN

1992 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,458 mi
Last recorded12,458 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Morgan Plus 828,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MGN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 12,406 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight movement

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 12,385 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 12,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 12,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 12,302 miles

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

all 4 tyres over 20 years old

Pass 23 Jun 2020 12,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,092 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2017 12,092 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,866 miles

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

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

oil leak nearside rear hub assembly

Fail 18 Jun 2015 11,852 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak n/s/rear hub

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 11,565 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,565 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,431 miles

steering rack has slight free play in centre joint

Fail 4 Jul 2011 11,431 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

steering rack has slight free play in centre joint

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,110 miles

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

small leak nsr drive shaft

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,904 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,206 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 MGN is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,360 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 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 34 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 MGN registered?

J1 MGN is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J1 MGN safe to buy?

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