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HAS 555

1992 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,582 mi
Last recorded43,582 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Morgan Plus 828,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 555
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 43,582 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 43,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 43,104 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Pass 12 May 2022 42,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 42,601 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 42,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Both Banks (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,917 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 40,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to check cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 40,077 miles

main beam stalk catching dash

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,911 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,910 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,497 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damper blades slight play o/s & n/side

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,232 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damper blades slight play o/s & n/side

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,950 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight bind O/s/f brake. Brake pedal rubber worn.

Wipers not very good.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,950 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight bind O/s/f brake. Brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,584 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 33,456 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 32,720 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering. Handbrake ratchet spring. Slight bind O/s/f brake. O/s exhaust mounting rubber splitting.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,626 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 May 2008 30,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,663 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 26,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HAS 555 is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,360 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 HAS 555, 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 34 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HAS 555 registered?

HAS 555 is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is HAS 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAS 555 shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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