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Morgan Plus 8

Cream · Petrol · 1984 · 3,532 cc

282 DOGMOT history

282 DOG is a cream petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
41,826 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
43 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
282 DOG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,532 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

282 DOG was last recorded at 41,826 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,259 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
43 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,826 miles
  • 2023 – 41,259 miles
  • 2022 – 41,231 miles
  • 2021 – 41,211 miles
  • 2020 – 41,204 miles
  • 2019 – 41,191 miles
  • 2018 – 41,177 miles
  • 2017 – 41,167 miles
  • 2016 – 41,147 miles
  • 2015 – 41,133 miles
  • 2014 – 41,122 miles
  • 2013 – 41,111 miles
  • 2012 – 41,109 miles
  • 2011 – 41,107 miles
  • 2009 – 41,104 miles
  • 2008 – 41,080 miles
  • 2007 – 41,076 miles
  • 2006 – 41,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,826 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    624562271599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,259 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,259 miles
    Test number
    140652082765
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass41,231 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,231 miles
    Test number
    786488384675
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass41,211 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,211 miles
    Test number
    337459962310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass41,204 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,204 miles
    Test number
    652188818122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,191 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,191 miles
    Test number
    173604229916
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass41,177 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    578801190012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass41,167 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,167 miles
    Test number
    524496041786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass41,147 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    934764711693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,133 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,133 miles
    Test number
    727788195099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,122 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    148230104153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust joints have a slight blow

  12. Pass41,111 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    636339093022
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  13. Fail41,111 miles (+2)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    468608493060
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  14. Pass41,109 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    426187122090
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass41,107 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    526855511015
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteBoth rear wheels have a slight brake bind
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside fog light dim

  16. Pass41,104 miles (+2)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    530519549337
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteFront and rear sub-frames slightly corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear lower shocker bush requirews attention soon
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOil around rear diff
    • NoteSlight play in both rear half shafts

  17. Fail41,102 miles (+22)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,102 miles
    Test number
    804953409396
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteFront and rear sub-frames slightly corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear lower shocker bush requires attention soon
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOil around rear diff
    • NoteSlight play in both rear half shafts

  18. Pass41,080 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    432872198291
    • NoteBoth front brakes slightly sticking
    • NoteWater leak from engine

  19. Pass41,076 miles (+16)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    120946187248
    • NoteHandbrake performance on limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside bottom ball joint has slight play

  20. Pass41,060 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    812569276266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,058 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,058 miles
    Test number
    511203676209
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about 282 DOG

What vehicle is registration 282 DOG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 282 DOG on a cream petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 30 Dec 1984. 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 282 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 282 DOG expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 282 DOG?
The MOT on 282 DOG expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 282 DOG done?
282 DOG was recorded at 41,826 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 43 miles a year.
Has 282 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 282 DOG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on 282 DOG 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 282 DOG find?
282 DOG passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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