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Morgan PLUS8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,555 cc

AB 16MOT history

AB 16 is a blue petrol Morgan PLUS8 first used on 14 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 25,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
25,616 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AB 16
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
PLUS8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,555 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AB 16 was last recorded at 25,616 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,462 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,616 miles
  • 2025 – 25,462 miles
  • 2024 – 25,406 miles
  • 2022 – 25,277 miles
  • 2021 – 25,207 miles
  • 2019 – 24,997 miles
  • 2018 – 24,702 miles
  • 2017 – 24,486 miles
  • 2015 – 24,002 miles
  • 2014 – 23,798 miles
  • 2013 – 23,612 miles
  • 2012 – 23,015 miles
  • 2011 – 22,646 miles
  • 2010 – 22,256 miles
  • 2008 – 21,514 miles
  • 2007 – 21,017 miles
  • 2006 – 20,387 miles
  • 2005 – 19,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,616 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,616 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    25,616 miles
    Test number
    557457315453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass25,462 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    436181083103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,406 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    821943517961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,277 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,277 miles
    Test number
    381869696707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,207 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    887568259495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,997 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,997 miles
    Test number
    996980552407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,702 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,702 miles
    Test number
    881963349221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,486 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    748190715402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,002 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,002 miles
    Test number
    596711595105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,798 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,798 miles
    Test number
    419890214282
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  11. Fail23,785 miles (+173)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,785 miles
    Test number
    425849004259
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  12. Pass23,612 miles (+597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,612 miles
    Test number
    456044923191
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteWipers poor
  13. Pass23,015 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,015 miles
    Test number
    698221122100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,646 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,646 miles
    Test number
    389113921104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,256 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    422848810124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,514 miles (+497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,514 miles
    Test number
    461809388225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  17. Pass21,017 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,017 miles
    Test number
    344223537263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,387 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,387 miles
    Test number
    750658246221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,286 miles
    Test number
    413203025251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AB 16

What vehicle is registration AB 16 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AB 16 on a blue petrol Morgan PLUS8 first used on 14 Sept 1998. 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 AB 16 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AB 16 is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on AB 16?
The MOT on AB 16 is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AB 16 done?
AB 16 was recorded at 25,616 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 303 miles a year.
Has AB 16 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AB 16 has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on AB 16 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 AB 16 find?
AB 16 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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