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J320 HNH

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ320 HNH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 80,644 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 79,038 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Over gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 76,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive minor rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 72,493 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle plate cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 72,490 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle plate cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 69,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pump/filter mounting tray loose

Pass 10 May 2021 66,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 66,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,946 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,657 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Number Plate, slightly obscured

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,558 miles

slight wear in o/s kingpin assembly

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,564 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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J320 HNH is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J320 HNH, 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 J320 HNH registered?

J320 HNH is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 5 November 1991.

Is J320 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J320 HNH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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