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Morgan Plus 8

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 3,532 cc

JCB 326MOT history

JCB 326 is a black petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 22 Mar 1988. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 62,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
62,527 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JCB 326
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,532 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
22 Mar 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JCB 326 was last recorded at 62,527 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2008: 11,503 miles, lower than 107,055 miles on 8 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,379 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,148 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,527 miles
  • 2025 – 60,379 miles
  • 2024 – 57,697 miles
  • 2023 – 55,478 miles
  • 2022 – 52,754 miles
  • 2021 – 51,099 miles
  • 2020 – 50,756 miles
  • 2019 – 49,607 miles
  • 2018 – 45,062 miles
  • 2017 – 43,183 miles
  • 2016 – 41,036 miles
  • 2015 – 38,589 miles
  • 2014 – 35,381 miles
  • 2013 – 33,165 miles
  • 2012 – 29,263 miles
  • 2011 – 25,371 miles
  • 2010 – 20,179 miles
  • 2009 – 16,343 miles
  • 2008 – 11,503 miles
  • 2007 – 107,055 miles
  • 2006 – 3,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,527 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryN/s shock link bush has slight play

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,527 miles (+2,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    614687151180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s shock link bush has slight play

  2. Pass60,379 miles (+2,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,379 miles
    Test number
    919667305510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass57,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    878611394832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail57,697 miles (+2,219)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    658608072222
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass55,478 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    291300187665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,754 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    219915789032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,749 miles (+1,650)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    262596474753
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,099 miles
    Test number
    310432373264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,099 miles (+343)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,099 miles
    Test number
    351861927811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,756 miles
    Test number
    406497577333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,756 miles (+1,149)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,756 miles
    Test number
    496344460309
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,607 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,607 miles
    Test number
    350310271343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,062 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,062 miles
    Test number
    998416537770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,183 miles
    Test number
    476175829032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  15. Fail43,183 miles (+2,147)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,183 miles
    Test number
    251863314889
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  16. Pass41,036 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    133379362380
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  17. Pass38,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    536424305127
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail38,589 miles (+3,208)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    605583305102
    • FailureCentre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass35,381 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    946525614103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    525309413107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  21. Fail33,165 miles (+3,902)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    217189613400
    • FailureCentre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass29,263 miles (+3,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,263 miles
    Test number
    878393222121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  23. Pass25,371 miles (+5,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,371 miles
    Test number
    259970911452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,179 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    884130010142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,343 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,343 miles
    Test number
    523786029192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass16,343 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,343 miles
    Test number
    723636929171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail11,503 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,503 miles
    Test number
    234179428459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

  28. Pass11,503 miles (-95,552)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,503 miles
    Test number
    324138728134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass107,055 miles (+103,277)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    107,055 miles
    Test number
    533598027194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass3,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,778 miles
    Test number
    690045526139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JCB 326

What vehicle is registration JCB 326 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JCB 326 on a black petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 22 Mar 1988. 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 JCB 326 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JCB 326 is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on JCB 326?
The MOT on JCB 326 is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JCB 326 done?
JCB 326 was recorded at 62,527 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has JCB 326 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JCB 326 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on JCB 326 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JCB 326 find?
JCB 326 passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; n/s shock link bush has slight play.

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