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A8 MOG

1990 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,983 mi
Last recorded19,983 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Morgan Plus 833,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 19,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 19,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 19,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,009 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,492 miles

Play in both sides of steering rack

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 18,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Water pump drive belt freyed

Pass 2 May 2017 18,316 miles

Apx 14mm free play at the steering wheel

Some movement/lift in both rear half shafts

intermittent fault with rear fog light

Pass 29 Apr 2016 1,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 16,872 miles

front top radiator hose buldged

Pass 31 May 2013 16,781 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 16,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2012 16,555 miles

movement in steering column

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,341 miles

slight free play steering wheel

slight play in steering system

Pass 5 May 2010 16,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,542 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 15,074 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,756 miles

Both headlights slightly high. †Some play in steering rack----borderline.

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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A8 MOG is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 33,337 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 A8 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 36 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 MOG registered?

A8 MOG is a 1990 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is A8 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MOG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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