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J929 JVK

1992 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,663 mi
Last recorded58,663 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Morgan Plus 828,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 JVK
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,663 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 58,663 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,366 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,865 miles

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

Offside Front suspension component shows signs of excessive heat due to welding

all 4 tyres show signs of excessive heat

Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,865 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension component shows signs of excessive heat due to welding

all 4 tyres show signs of excessive heat

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,200 miles

Oil leak hole in oil filter ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 55,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak hole in oil filter ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,586 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyres show signs of excessive heat

nearside front kingpin has play in a bush

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyres show signs of excessive heat

nearside front kingpin has play in a bush

Pass 20 May 2014 50,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,369 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 44,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,917 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 39,917 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,285 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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J929 JVK is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J929 JVK, 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 J929 JVK registered?

J929 JVK is a 1992 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 26 May 1992.

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