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J99 DOC

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,048 mi
Last recorded46,048 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DOC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,727 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,180 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 45,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,461 miles

Both front lower pin/bush dust covers splitting

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 44,461 miles

Both front lower pin/bush dust covers splitting

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 44,458 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,415 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,338 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheels becoming stiff to rotate

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,320 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy

Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective lower nut loose (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective nut loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,737 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,492 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 40,029 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,942 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 39,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 38,167 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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J99 DOC 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 J99 DOC, 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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J99 DOC is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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