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Morgan Plus 8

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,946 cc

V8 WHYMOT history

V8 WHY is a blue petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,875 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,946 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WHY was last recorded at 50,875 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,077 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,798 miles
Average per year
2,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,875 miles
  • 2025 – 49,077 miles
  • 2024 – 47,851 miles
  • 2022 – 45,982 miles
  • 2020 – 42,710 miles
  • 2019 – 41,859 miles
  • 2018 – 39,690 miles
  • 2017 – 37,220 miles
  • 2016 – 34,765 miles
  • 2015 – 32,291 miles
  • 2014 – 30,349 miles
  • 2013 – 27,516 miles
  • 2012 – 24,183 miles
  • 2011 – 20,610 miles
  • 2010 – 17,678 miles
  • 2009 – 13,999 miles
  • 2008 – 10,265 miles
  • 2007 – 8,153 miles
  • 2006 – 6,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,875 miles (+1,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    561881620861
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,077 miles (+1,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    394242114817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass47,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    168528349079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail47,851 miles (+1,869)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    978297908351
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass45,982 miles (+1,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    837875107112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass44,431 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,431 miles
    Test number
    841682254486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass42,710 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    811410467370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,859 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,859 miles
    Test number
    743754339856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,690 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    704383791798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,220 miles (+2,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,220 miles
    Test number
    605996015238
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated Small Hole (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass34,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,765 miles
    Test number
    143248838281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,765 miles (+2,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,765 miles
    Test number
    171115156718
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass32,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    606049349157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,291 miles (+1,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    720551595667
    • FailureCentre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass30,349 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    908555144368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,516 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,516 miles
    Test number
    457428733472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,183 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    445148632445
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass24,183 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    668078332300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,610 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,610 miles
    Test number
    675718841395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    444510640307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,678 miles (+3,679)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    924690840356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass13,999 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,999 miles
    Test number
    293361359313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,265 miles
    Test number
    403020858381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,265 miles (+2,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,265 miles
    Test number
    692080258387
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass8,153 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,153 miles
    Test number
    871594147385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,048 miles
    Test number
    654023456300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WHY

Does V8 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WHY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WHY?
The MOT on V8 WHY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WHY done?
V8 WHY was recorded at 50,875 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,353 miles a year.
Has V8 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WHY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 WHY 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 V8 WHY find?
V8 WHY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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