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Morgan Plus 8

Red · Petrol · 1980 · 3,528 cc

860 HNPMOT history

860 HNP is a red petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 21 Aug 1980. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,076 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
860 HNP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
21 Aug 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

860 HNP was last recorded at 44,076 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,055 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,076 miles
  • 2025 – 44,055 miles
  • 2021 – 43,986 miles
  • 2020 – 43,979 miles
  • 2018 – 43,848 miles
  • 2016 – 43,811 miles
  • 2015 – 43,768 miles
  • 2014 – 43,725 miles
  • 2013 – 43,616 miles
  • 2012 – 43,581 miles
  • 2011 – 43,395 miles
  • 2010 – 43,031 miles
  • 2009 – 42,658 miles
  • 2008 – 42,284 miles
  • 2007 – 41,540 miles
  • 2006 – 40,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,076 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,076 miles (+21)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    170594086435
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,055 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,055 miles
    Test number
    366767599114
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail44,054 miles (+68)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    930777766611
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,986 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,986 miles
    Test number
    964347648755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,979 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    500325441196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,848 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    396478378911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,811 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,811 miles
    Test number
    822442153131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn slight play upper bulkhead support bearing (2.1.2c)

  8. Pass43,768 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,768 miles
    Test number
    556146795112
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass43,725 miles (+109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    189516924117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass43,616 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    877655953191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass43,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    356968712144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,581 miles (+186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    666537412107
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass43,395 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,395 miles
    Test number
    207590211454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,031 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    602218790021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,021 miles (+363)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    732947290090
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass42,658 miles (+374)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,658 miles
    Test number
    153937699060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/S FRONT BUMPER BRACKET INSECURE AT STEERING RACK CLAMP

  17. Pass42,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    641033208164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail42,284 miles (+744)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    243318298039
    • FailureDirection indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,540 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,540 miles
    Test number
    331608737187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,536 miles (+668)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    324541237193
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  21. Pass40,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,868 miles
    Test number
    513373326106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 860 HNP

What vehicle is registration 860 HNP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 860 HNP on a red petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 21 Aug 1980. 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 860 HNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 860 HNP is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 860 HNP?
The MOT on 860 HNP is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 860 HNP done?
860 HNP was recorded at 44,076 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 157 miles a year.
Has 860 HNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 860 HNP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 860 HNP 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 860 HNP find?
860 HNP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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