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T720 JDP

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,590 mi
Last recorded28,590 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT720 JDP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 28,590 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 28,590 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 24,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,303 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 20,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King Pin Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King Pin Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 18,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 18,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 18,722 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 18,360 miles

Nearside Front King pin bush 60% worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front King pin bush 60% worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 17,782 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 17,782 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 17,284 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 17,284 miles

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear uneven tread wear and slight age related cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2017 16,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear uneven tread wear and slight age related cracking

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,136 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 16,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 15,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 14,425 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 13,551 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,395 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 13,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 12,028 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 11,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 118,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,562 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,750 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 22 Nov 2007 10,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,631 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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T720 JDP is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,798 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 T720 JDP, 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 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T720 JDP registered?

T720 JDP is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T720 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T720 JDP shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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