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Morgan Plus 8

Green · Petrol · 1972 · 3,500 cc

23 HEWMOT history

23 HEW is a green petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 24 Aug 1972. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,693 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 HEW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
24 Aug 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 HEW was last recorded at 55,693 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,268 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
425 miles
Average per year
117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,693 miles
  • 2023 – 55,268 miles
  • 2021 – 55,223 miles
  • 2020 – 55,218 miles
  • 2019 – 55,164 miles
  • 2018 – 54,667 miles
  • 2017 – 54,315 miles
  • 2016 – 53,989 miles
  • 2015 – 53,819 miles
  • 2014 – 53,426 miles
  • 2013 – 53,411 miles
  • 2012 – 53,379 miles
  • 2007 – 53,373 miles
  • 2006 – 53,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,693 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,693 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,693 miles
    Test number
    391152273212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,268 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    753928087326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,260 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    966580365761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,223 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    707920748451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,218 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,218 miles
    Test number
    465827962706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,164 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,164 miles
    Test number
    991138702725
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  7. Pass54,667 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    197065208576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,315 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,315 miles
    Test number
    473948185830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,989 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,989 miles
    Test number
    422230359228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,819 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    259864185109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,426 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    297215584168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,411 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    498426443310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,379 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    837475602314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    744656547060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,373 miles (+2)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    902786947022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
  16. Pass53,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    990537846050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,371 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    842282346025
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about 23 HEW

What vehicle is registration 23 HEW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 HEW on a green petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 24 Aug 1972. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 23 HEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 HEW is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 23 HEW?
The MOT on 23 HEW is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 HEW done?
23 HEW was recorded at 55,693 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 117 miles a year.
Has 23 HEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 HEW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2007.
Has the mileage on 23 HEW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 23 HEW find?
23 HEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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