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J881 XAJ

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,687 mi
Last recorded46,687 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 XAJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 46,683 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 46,681 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,410 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 46,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 44,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,203 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,148 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 42,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 39,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,770 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 36,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,896 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,896 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,722 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 30,674 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

evidence of possible oil leak on n/s/r brake †back plate

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,122 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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J881 XAJ is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J881 XAJ, 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 J881 XAJ registered?

J881 XAJ is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J881 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J881 XAJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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