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170 MOG

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,308 mi
Last recorded25,308 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 24,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 24,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective starting to perish (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 24,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 23,601 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,332 miles

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

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

play in steering rack pinion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,888 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,876 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 21,874 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

suspect drive tube seal seap n/s rear

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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170 MOG is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 170 MOG, 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.

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What year was 170 MOG registered?

170 MOG is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is 170 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 MOG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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