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Morgan Plus 8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,946 cc

WSM 557MOT history

WSM 557 is a blue petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 15 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 13,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
13,273 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSM 557
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,946 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSM 557 was last recorded at 13,273 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
13,211 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 13,273 miles
  • 2025 – 13,211 miles
  • 2024 – 13,166 miles
  • 2023 – 13,161 miles
  • 2022 – 13,155 miles
  • 2021 – 12,973 miles
  • 2020 – 12,947 miles
  • 2019 – 12,913 miles
  • 2018 – 12,237 miles
  • 2017 – 11,866 miles
  • 2016 – 11,269 miles
  • 2015 – 11,181 miles
  • 2014 – 11,110 miles
  • 2013 – 10,872 miles
  • 2012 – 10,608 miles
  • 2011 – 10,347 miles
  • 2010 – 9,892 miles
  • 2009 – 9,261 miles
  • 2008 – 8,790 miles
  • 2006 – 7,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,273 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,273 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    13,273 miles
    Test number
    592310977207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass13,211 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    13,211 miles
    Test number
    907233726690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass13,166 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    13,166 miles
    Test number
    939535785170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,161 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    13,161 miles
    Test number
    321773143492
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass13,155 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    13,155 miles
    Test number
    759355130415
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass12,973 miles (+26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    12,973 miles
    Test number
    284969742397
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass12,947 miles (+34)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    12,947 miles
    Test number
    666832672811
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass12,913 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    12,913 miles
    Test number
    711770002119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,237 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    12,237 miles
    Test number
    713849037743
    • AdvisoryAtten o/s handbrake
  10. Pass11,866 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,866 miles
    Test number
    630940216265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,269 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,269 miles
    Test number
    421293976715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,181 miles
    Test number
    235641815489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,164 miles (+54)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,164 miles
    Test number
    919581815122
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass11,110 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,110 miles
    Test number
    219152814498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,872 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,872 miles
    Test number
    118942113147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,608 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,608 miles
    Test number
    295434002449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,347 miles (+455)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,347 miles
    Test number
    368190611133
    • NoteBoth end cap seals to steering rack leaking
    • NoteExhaust mounts split both sides
  18. Pass9,892 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,892 miles
    Test number
    434096900146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,261 miles (+471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,261 miles
    Test number
    230391119166
    • NoteWing lights not in good working order.
  20. Pass8,790 miles (+945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    8,790 miles
    Test number
    801327248047
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass7,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,845 miles
    Test number
    802628566142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WSM 557

What vehicle is registration WSM 557 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSM 557 on a blue petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 15 May 1998. 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 WSM 557 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WSM 557 is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on WSM 557?
The MOT on WSM 557 is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WSM 557 done?
WSM 557 was recorded at 13,273 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 273 miles a year.
Has WSM 557 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSM 557 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on WSM 557 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 WSM 557 find?
WSM 557 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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