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J25 MGN

2004 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

38,173 mi
Last recorded38,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Morgan Plus 812,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 MGN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 38,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 37,901 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 37,462 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 37,460 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,077 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,295 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 33,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 31,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,875 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 29,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 27,920 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 27,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,056 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,028 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,028 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 17,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front steering/suspension blade requires adjustment

Nearside front wing support bracket broken

Offside front steering/suspension blade requires adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,637 miles

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

Nearside front steering/suspension blade requires adjustment

Nearside front wing support bracket broken

Offside front steering/suspension blade requires adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 15,608 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 12,155 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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J25 MGN is a 2004 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,130 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 J25 MGN, 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 22 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J25 MGN registered?

J25 MGN is a 2004 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is J25 MGN safe to buy?

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