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Morgan Plus 8

Blue and Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,946 cc

X8 MGNMOT history

X8 MGN is a blue and black petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
47,876 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,946 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MGN was last recorded at 47,876 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,872 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,876 miles
  • 2025 – 47,686 miles
  • 2024 – 47,484 miles
  • 2023 – 47,358 miles
  • 2022 – 46,900 miles
  • 2021 – 46,216 miles
  • 2020 – 45,756 miles
  • 2019 – 44,553 miles
  • 2018 – 43,609 miles
  • 2016 – 42,720 miles
  • 2015 – 41,249 miles
  • 2014 – 40,694 miles
  • 2013 – 39,253 miles
  • 2012 – 37,860 miles
  • 2011 – 36,630 miles
  • 2010 – 35,313 miles
  • 2009 – 33,824 miles
  • 2008 – 29,766 miles
  • 2007 – 27,580 miles
  • 2006 – 24,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,876 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.

  • Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,876 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    47,876 miles
    Test number
    281977148027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,872 miles (+186)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,872 miles
    Test number
    556671088365
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass47,686 miles (+202)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    617347480066
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass47,484 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,484 miles
    Test number
    181877798936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,358 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,358 miles
    Test number
    998166556928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,900 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,900 miles
    Test number
    448111528549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass46,216 miles (+460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    180762520461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass45,756 miles (+1,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,756 miles
    Test number
    969029224045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to catalyst clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,553 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    951205316594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,549 miles (+940)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,549 miles
    Test number
    364295736586
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass43,609 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    128517444910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    803411518072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,720 miles (+1,471)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    339171691620
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  14. Pass41,249 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    159297985179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,694 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    599778784145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,253 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    987280183116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,860 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    679031882101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,630 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    409002531127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,313 miles
    Test number
    471020840101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,313 miles (+1,489)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,313 miles
    Test number
    992950640185
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
  21. Pass33,824 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    151744939122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,820 miles (+4,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,820 miles
    Test number
    250522839187
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
  23. Pass29,766 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    372193328103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,580 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    653950207164
    • 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)
    • NoteSof suspension/steering blade reqs adjustment
  25. Fail27,580 miles (+2,670)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    770040707192
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteSof suspension/steering blade reqs adjustment
  26. Pass24,910 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,910 miles
    Test number
    610394626179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,907 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,907 miles
    Test number
    493183526164
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X8 MGN

Does X8 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MGN is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MGN?
The MOT on X8 MGN is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MGN done?
X8 MGN was recorded at 47,876 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,128 miles a year.
Has X8 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MGN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 MGN 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 X8 MGN find?
X8 MGN passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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