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F13 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,287 mi
Last recorded22,287 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 22,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 21,990 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 21,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 21,624 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 21,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 20,965 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 20,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 19,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 8,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 8,348 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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F13 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F13 MOG registered?

F13 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is F13 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 MOG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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