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CP02 MOG

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

31,127 mi
Last recorded31,127 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 31,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 31,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 30,956 miles

Oil leaking from engine

Fail 28 Aug 2024 30,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,641 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 30,637 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,120 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 29,873 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,728 miles

Nearside Front Play in suspension trunnion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in suspension trunnion

Fail 3 Sep 2019 29,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Play in suspension trunnion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in suspension trunnion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 29,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 29,314 miles

Emissions not tested engine temp showing high and losing coolant. (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,411 miles

Park brake lever has very little reserve travel and park brake performance lower than expected.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,242 miles

Headlamp main beam tell-tale bulb intermediate

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,256 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 17,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,450 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 16,105 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,688 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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CP02 MOG is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,450 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 CP02 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 24 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CP02 MOG registered?

CP02 MOG is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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