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L40 MOG

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,663 mi
Last recorded23,663 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 23,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 20,944 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,937 miles

front number plate been cut down to be smaller

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edges

slight play in steering when rocked

Fail 16 Aug 2017 20,930 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split end cap (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate been cut down to be smaller

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edges

rear brake imbalanced, o/s sticking slightly?

rear brakes show slight fluctuation in rollers

slight play in steering when rocked

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

steering rack end caps worn

Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,526 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 19,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,679 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,107 miles

n/s lower kingpin ex lift when jack in the up right

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,618 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,764 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,483 miles

slight rotational play in input shaft of steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,048 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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L40 MOG is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L40 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 L40 MOG registered?

L40 MOG is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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