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J321 GHY

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,911 mi
Last recorded32,911 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 GHY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 32,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 32,904 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 21 Mar 2024 32,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,838 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,716 miles

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

Offside 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 10 Mar 2021 32,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,363 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 32,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,378 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,078 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 30,078 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,415 miles

slight play in king pin bush (o/s/f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,737 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 28,704 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Signs of offside front tyre toutching inner wheel arch.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,946 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 25,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both front king pins worn esp n/s

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,953 miles

both front king pins worn esp n/s

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,493 miles

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

both front king pins worn esp n/s

Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,438 miles

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

both front suspension king pins worn

Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front king pins worn esp n/s/f

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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J321 GHY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J321 GHY, 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 J321 GHY registered?

J321 GHY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 December 1991.

Is J321 GHY safe to buy?

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