Morgan Plus 8 MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,364 real DVSA MOT tests on the Morgan Plus 8 — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Morgan Plus 8 is wheel bearings worn — this model is 30 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,364 MOT tests, 6.33% of all Morgan Plus 8 tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
The failures span 2 categories: Suspension, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Morgan Plus 8 before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Morgan Plus 8
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Morgan Plus 8:
Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn. Exhaust & Emissions — check for fluid leak.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Morgan Plus 8 MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 1,364 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is wheel bearings worn — at 30x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include fluid leak.
Is the Morgan Plus 8 reliable based on MOT data?
The Morgan Plus 8 has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is wheel bearings worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include wheel bearings worn, fluid leak.
How do I check a Morgan Plus 8's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.