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JAY 517A

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,137 mi
Last recorded40,137 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 517A
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 40,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 39,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 39,331 miles

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

rear differential oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear differential leaking slightly oil

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,712 miles

slight play detected in front suspension kingpins and bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,285 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,936 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,929 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4x tyres perrishing/cracking

both rear tyres close to wear bars

undertray covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 37,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,922 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,631 miles

offside front grease supply pipe dislodged

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,180 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,911 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,103 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,103 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Front Lower Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,224 miles

nearside rear axle hub seal/gasket leaking oil onto brake back plate and although adequate,n/s rear brake performance lower than expected for this model.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,317 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 31,317 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 31,224 miles

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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JAY 517A is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JAY 517A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAY 517A?

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What year was JAY 517A registered?

JAY 517A is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 9 December 1989.

Is JAY 517A safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 517A shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAY 517A have outstanding finance?

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