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Morgan Plus 8

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,947 cc

L40 MOGMOT history

L40 MOG is a green petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 1 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 23,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
23,663 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MOG was last recorded at 23,663 miles on 14 May 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,642 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,663 miles
  • 2024 – 23,642 miles
  • 2019 – 20,966 miles
  • 2017 – 20,937 miles
  • 2016 – 20,193 miles
  • 2013 – 19,526 miles
  • 2012 – 19,143 miles
  • 2011 – 17,679 miles
  • 2010 – 17,107 miles
  • 2009 – 16,618 miles
  • 2008 – 15,764 miles
  • 2007 – 15,483 miles
  • 2006 – 15,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,663 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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front number plate been cut down to be smaller

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play in steering when rocked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,663 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    629075222957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,642 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    23,642 miles
    Test number
    893492371660
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass20,966 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    20,966 miles
    Test number
    956805104000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail20,944 miles (+7)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,944 miles
    Test number
    690001781040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass20,937 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,937 miles
    Test number
    956542474301
    • AdvisoryFront number plate been cut down to be smaller
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering when rocked

  6. Fail20,930 miles (+737)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,930 miles
    Test number
    276178299247
    • FailureNearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split end cap (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter split end cap (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate been cut down to be smaller
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalanced, o/s sticking slightly?
    • AdvisoryRear brakes show slight fluctuation in rollers
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering when rocked

  7. Pass20,193 miles (+667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    557829183284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering rack end caps worn

  8. Pass19,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    539675213221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,526 miles (+383)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    726575013299
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass19,143 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    626986122280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,679 miles
    Test number
    525464231204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,679 miles (+572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,679 miles
    Test number
    776174531207
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass17,107 miles (+489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,107 miles
    Test number
    672963350186
    • NoteN/s lower kingpin ex lift when jack in the up right

  14. Pass16,618 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,618 miles
    Test number
    204473969123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,577 miles (+813)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,577 miles
    Test number
    103965259156
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass15,764 miles (+281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    153171468134
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  17. Pass15,483 miles (+435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,483 miles
    Test number
    902274777001
    • NoteSlight rotational play in input shaft of steering rack

  18. Pass15,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,048 miles
    Test number
    650935076098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MOG

Does L40 MOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 MOG expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 MOG?
The MOT on L40 MOG expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 MOG done?
L40 MOG was recorded at 23,663 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 450 miles a year.
Has L40 MOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MOG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 MOG 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 L40 MOG find?
L40 MOG passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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