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Morgan Plus 8

Cream · Petrol · 1989 · 3,528 cc

SSU 560MOT history

SSU 560 is a cream petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 17 Jul 1989. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,429 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 560
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
17 Jul 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 560 was last recorded at 67,429 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,905 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
524 miles
Average per year
1,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,429 miles
  • 2025 – 66,905 miles
  • 2024 – 66,099 miles
  • 2023 – 65,276 miles
  • 2022 – 64,202 miles
  • 2021 – 62,842 miles
  • 2020 – 61,544 miles
  • 2019 – 60,134 miles
  • 2018 – 56,868 miles
  • 2017 – 55,228 miles
  • 2016 – 52,036 miles
  • 2015 – 50,489 miles
  • 2014 – 49,044 miles
  • 2013 – 47,579 miles
  • 2012 – 46,516 miles
  • 2011 – 45,605 miles
  • 2010 – 44,724 miles
  • 2009 – 43,774 miles
  • 2008 – 42,708 miles
  • 2007 – 41,986 miles
  • 2006 – 40,895 miles
  • 2005 – 38,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,429 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,429 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,429 miles
    Test number
    710797098415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,905 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,905 miles
    Test number
    837597287466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,099 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,099 miles
    Test number
    895722102956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,276 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    730826286952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,202 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    409386643410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,842 miles (+1,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    946837141861
    • AdvisorySteering column lower bearing has considerable play but not affecting vehicle control.

  7. Pass61,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    296428285080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,544 miles (+1,410)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    389457266488
    • MajorCentral Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass60,134 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    928329616778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    135630232771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,868 miles (+1,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    951808026245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass55,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,228 miles
    Test number
    481752335794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,228 miles (+3,192)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,228 miles
    Test number
    497953466478
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass52,036 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,036 miles
    Test number
    920888393400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,489 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,489 miles
    Test number
    686857495136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,044 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    315211314209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,040 miles (+1,461)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    799929504293
    • FailureCentre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass47,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,579 miles
    Test number
    219063433214
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)

  19. Fail47,579 miles (+16)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,579 miles
    Test number
    859193633218
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)

  20. Fail47,563 miles (+1,047)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    539518393181
    • FailureOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass46,516 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,516 miles
    Test number
    228304892118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,605 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,605 miles
    Test number
    288133491467
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass44,724 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,724 miles
    Test number
    352023600452
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass43,774 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    561613809214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,708 miles (+722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    122506908269
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass41,986 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    350515207453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass40,895 miles (+2,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,895 miles
    Test number
    421958706213
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.close to limit

  28. Pass38,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,763 miles
    Test number
    672285095165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSU 560

What vehicle is registration SSU 560 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 560 on a cream petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 17 Jul 1989. 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 SSU 560 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSU 560 is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SSU 560?
The MOT on SSU 560 is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSU 560 done?
SSU 560 was recorded at 67,429 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,365 miles a year.
Has SSU 560 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 560 has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on SSU 560 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 SSU 560 find?
SSU 560 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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