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Morgan Plus 8

Green · Petrol · 1986 · 3,528 cc

SPC 783MOT history

SPC 783 is a green petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 18 Sept 1986. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
100 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPC 783
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
18 Sept 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPC 783 was last recorded at 100 miles on 27 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2026: 100 miles, lower than 98,540 miles on 18 Mar 2025.

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
98,540 miles · 18 Mar 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100 miles
  • 2025 – 98,540 miles
  • 2024 – 96,699 miles
  • 2022 – 93,638 miles
  • 2021 – 90,260 miles
  • 2020 – 88,252 miles
  • 2019 – 86,707 miles
  • 2018 – 86,555 miles
  • 2017 – 83,495 miles
  • 2016 – 81,743 miles
  • 2015 – 79,498 miles
  • 2014 – 77,948 miles
  • 2013 – 75,913 miles
  • 2012 – 74,627 miles
  • 2011 – 71,568 miles
  • 2010 – 69,818 miles
  • 2009 – 63,731 miles
  • 2008 – 60,525 miles
  • 2007 – 58,931 miles
  • 2006 – 56,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100 miles (-98,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100 miles
    Test number
    769462775951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,540 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    276966966708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,699 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    959506924209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,638 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    948696733498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,260 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,260 miles
    Test number
    302073391084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,252 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    288721951157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,707 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    435485103090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,555 miles (+3,060)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    430884161742
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass83,495 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,495 miles
    Test number
    763727185387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,743 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,743 miles
    Test number
    567813709075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,498 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,498 miles
    Test number
    316979426353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,948 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    836687004396
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteMain power feed cable worn to show metal near rear prop shaft couplin
    • NoteSteering lock not working
  13. Fail77,948 miles (+2,035)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    415505904472
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteMain power feed cable worn to show metal near rear prop shaft couplin
    • NoteSteering lock not working
  14. Pass75,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    306091033379
    • 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)
  15. Fail75,913 miles (+1,286)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    648094423369
    • FailureNearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
  16. Pass74,627 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    907767302324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,568 miles (+1,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    319764511362
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on edges
  18. Pass69,818 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,818 miles
    Test number
    440675330341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass67,093 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    442348840108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,731 miles (+3,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    341643139145
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass60,525 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    913701428124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,931 miles (+2,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    111935147130
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome play in both side lower suspension jionts
  23. Pass56,553 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    882093756138
    • NoteSome play in nearside front wheel bearings
    • NoteSteering rack worn to excess

Questions about SPC 783

What vehicle is registration SPC 783 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPC 783 on a green petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 18 Sept 1986. 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 SPC 783 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPC 783 is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPC 783?
The MOT on SPC 783 is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPC 783 done?
SPC 783 was recorded at 100 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026.
Has SPC 783 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPC 783 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on SPC 783 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SPC 783 find?
SPC 783 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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