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J552 HWV

1992 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,781 mi
Last recorded15,781 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Morgan Plus 828,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 HWV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 15,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 14,609 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 14,608 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 13,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 13,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 12,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 12,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,186 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,149 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,022 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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J552 HWV is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J552 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J552 HWV?

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What year was J552 HWV registered?

J552 HWV is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J552 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J552 HWV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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