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M60 DJG

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,371 mi
Last recorded35,371 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 DJG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Fail 15 Apr 2025 35,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 5 Mar 2024 35,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,011 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,700 miles

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorber top bushes perished

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

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

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in steering column

Slight play in top steering U/J

Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorber top bushes perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in steering column

Slight play in top steering U/J

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,898 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,217 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,453 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,817 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,499 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 35,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M60 DJG is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Black 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 M60 DJG, 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.

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What year was M60 DJG registered?

M60 DJG is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M60 DJG safe to buy?

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