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P996 MLB

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,418 mi
Last recorded22,418 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 MLB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 22,418 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 22,418 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 21,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,964 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,590 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 18,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,365 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery clamp loose.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 18,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery clamp loose.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 18,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 17,844 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,636 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,826 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 16,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,467 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 16,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P996 MLB is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P996 MLB, 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 P996 MLB registered?

P996 MLB is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P996 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 MLB shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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