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F162 JHA

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Maroon Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 JHA
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 93,755 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 93,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,154 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 92,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 90,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,544 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,579 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,579 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension kingpins and bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,541 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension kingpins and bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake back plates dampened by oil/fluid

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,987 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,642 miles

Front silencer mounts deteriorating.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight noise from both front wheel bearings.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,886 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering damper blades both sides require adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,579 miles

Steering damper blades both sides require adjustment

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,175 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 54,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 52,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,052 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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F162 JHA is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Maroon with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F162 JHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 37 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F162 JHA registered?

F162 JHA is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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