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Morgan Plus 8

Cream · Petrol · 1991 · 3,947 cc

C8 MORMOT history

C8 MOR is a cream petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 26 Feb 1991. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 15,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
15,897 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
26 Feb 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MOR was last recorded at 15,897 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,897 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,897 miles
  • 2025 – 15,713 miles
  • 2024 – 15,454 miles
  • 2023 – 15,392 miles
  • 2022 – 15,363 miles
  • 2021 – 15,128 miles
  • 2020 – 15,064 miles
  • 2019 – 14,816 miles
  • 2018 – 14,598 miles
  • 2017 – 14,053 miles
  • 2016 – 13,778 miles
  • 2015 – 13,449 miles
  • 2014 – 13,365 miles
  • 2013 – 13,232 miles
  • 2012 – 13,088 miles
  • 2011 – 12,968 miles
  • 2010 – 12,679 miles
  • 2009 – 12,263 miles
  • 2008 – 12,022 miles
  • 2007 – 11,427 miles
  • 2006 – 1,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,897 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S/R Hub seal weeping oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    15,897 miles
    Test number
    149414322514
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Hub seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail15,897 miles (+184)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,897 miles
    Test number
    563246953511
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Hub seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass15,713 miles (+259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    15,713 miles
    Test number
    519274195067
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass15,454 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    15,454 miles
    Test number
    749959769560
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass15,392 miles (+29)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    15,392 miles
    Test number
    980252112622
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass15,363 miles (+235)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    15,363 miles
    Test number
    382806907964
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass15,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    15,128 miles
    Test number
    101974160076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,125 miles (+61)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,125 miles
    Test number
    455262553216
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass15,064 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    15,064 miles
    Test number
    433972030041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,816 miles (+218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    14,816 miles
    Test number
    125564501500
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak lower rad hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub sill damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass14,598 miles (+545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    14,598 miles
    Test number
    458425578697
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Bottom Radiator Hose Leaking And Bulging
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass14,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    14,053 miles
    Test number
    631392177687
    • AdvisoryBoth Front And Both Rear Tyres Perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator Hose Leaking And Bulging
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail14,053 miles (+275)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,053 miles
    Test number
    663795335809
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front And Both Rear Tyres Perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator Hose Leaking And Bulging
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass13,778 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    13,778 miles
    Test number
    417925954176
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on inner side walls but not exposing cord

  15. Pass13,449 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,449 miles
    Test number
    628858145096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,365 miles
    Test number
    287779174006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,365 miles (+133)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,365 miles
    Test number
    295063774027
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  18. Pass13,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,232 miles
    Test number
    556438323166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail13,232 miles (+144)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,232 miles
    Test number
    975268823185
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass13,088 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,088 miles
    Test number
    227023622145
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on inner side walls
    • NoteOil leak at rear axle
    • NoteParking brake difficult to operate

  21. Fail13,088 miles (+120)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,088 miles
    Test number
    505243922181
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on inner side walls
    • NoteOil leak at rear axle
    • NoteParking brake difficult to operate

  22. Pass12,968 miles (+289)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,968 miles
    Test number
    205396921469
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on inner side wall but not exposing cord
    • NoteOil leak at rear axle/diff

  23. Pass12,679 miles (+416)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,679 miles
    Test number
    543956420163
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteN/S/R hub seal leaking
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  24. Pass12,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,263 miles
    Test number
    641011839139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,263 miles (+241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,263 miles
    Test number
    290108729482
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass12,022 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,022 miles
    Test number
    681749618149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,427 miles (+10,344)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,427 miles
    Test number
    622293827142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass1,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    1,083 miles
    Test number
    424290236134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 MOR

Does C8 MOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MOR is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MOR?
The MOT on C8 MOR is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MOR done?
C8 MOR was recorded at 15,897 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 748 miles a year.
Has C8 MOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MOR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 MOR 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 C8 MOR find?
C8 MOR passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: n/s/r hub seal weeping oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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