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7 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,980 mi
Last recorded17,980 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 17,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 14,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 14,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,195 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 10,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 9,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 8,626 miles

advise middle and n/s wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 May 2013 7,982 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 7,396 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 7,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,846 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 67,846 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 5,299 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 5,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 4,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 4,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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7 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 7 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 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 7 MOG registered?

7 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is 7 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 MOG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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