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J800 MOG

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,880 mi
Last recorded44,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 44,880 miles

external oil leak rear axle hubs

parking brake eff low

Fail 6 May 2026 44,880 miles

external oil leak rear axle hubs

parking brake eff low

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2025 44,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 44,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 43,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 43,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,241 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fuel hose perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,182 miles

rear fuel hose perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,957 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,995 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 17,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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J800 MOG is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 33,566 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 J800 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 33 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J800 MOG registered?

J800 MOG is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is J800 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 MOG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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