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64 ACE

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,502 mi
Last recorded26,502 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration64 ACE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 26,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Front Downpipe Flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 26,250 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 26,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023
Pass 22 Oct 2022 25,576 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 25,075 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 25,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 24,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 22,945 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 22,945 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 21,434 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 19,541 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 19,541 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016
Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 17,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,853 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 8,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 7,427 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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64 ACE is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,408 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 64 ACE, 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 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 64 ACE registered?

64 ACE is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is 64 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 64 ACE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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