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B6 NSC

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,061 mi
Last recorded55,061 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 NSC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 54,701 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 54,475 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,135 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 54,135 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,070 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 53,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 52,676 miles

Coolant leak Radiator corroded and leaking ()

Exhaust mounts cracked/perished

Fail 8 Feb 2021 52,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak Radiator corroded and leaking ()

Exhaust mounts cracked/perished

Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 49,452 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 49,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,982 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,703 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 42,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2012 41,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,507 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,425 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,790 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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B6 NSC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B6 NSC, 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 B6 NSC registered?

B6 NSC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is B6 NSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 NSC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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