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JRW 234

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Bronze Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,127 mi
Last recorded57,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 234
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 57,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 56,950 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 55,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 50,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,472 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,472 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,460 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 44,460 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 42,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 41,019 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 41,019 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,841 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 39,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,332 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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JRW 234 is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Bronze with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,783 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 JRW 234, 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 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRW 234 registered?

JRW 234 is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is JRW 234 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRW 234 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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