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8 MOG

1979 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,232 mi
Last recorded79,232 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2015 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 68,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play to o/s/f suspension king pin bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,155 miles

slight play to o/s/f suspension king pin bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,222 miles

slight play to o/s suspension sliding pillar lower bush

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,404 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,211 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 55,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,523 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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8 MOG is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,348 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 8 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 47 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 MOG registered?

8 MOG is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is 8 MOG safe to buy?

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