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G8 MOG

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,066 mi
Last recorded52,066 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 52,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 51,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,918 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 49,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,237 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 49,228 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,876 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,458 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres slightly perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,557 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 32,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,080 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 29,769 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 28,250 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,176 miles

Both front exhaust cotton reel mountings are broken

Footbrake pedal has long travel

washer switch sticks on

Fail 11 Dec 2007 27,176 miles

Both front exhaust cotton reel mountings are broken

Footbrake pedal has long travel

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

washer switch sticks on

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,889 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 24,869 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre and nearside wiperblades are deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2005 23,258 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G8 MOG is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,003 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 G8 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 37 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 MOG registered?

G8 MOG is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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