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MD56 MOG

2012 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,161 mi
Last recorded15,161 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Morgan Plus 86,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD56 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 15,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 14,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 13,182 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 12,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 10,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 10,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 10,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 9,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 8,602 miles

Advise rear gearbox mount cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,396 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 6,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MD56 MOG is a 2012 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD56 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 14 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD56 MOG registered?

MD56 MOG is a 2012 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MD56 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD56 MOG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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