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K166 JRP

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,383 mi
Last recorded34,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 JRP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 34,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 34,337 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 34,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 33,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,813 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 33,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 30,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose is worn and falls off after re fitting. (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split and is leaking. (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from engine and rear differential.

Slight play in steering at steering wheel.

Steering rack is rough when moving side to side.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,461 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 28,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 26,235 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,995 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 25,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 24 May 2011 23,161 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 22,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes bind slightly.

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes bind slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,709 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 201,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,109 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 19,072 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,341 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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K166 JRP is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 33,566 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 K166 JRP, 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 33 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K166 JRP registered?

K166 JRP is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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