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MOG 72P

1989 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

23,230 mi
Last recorded23,230 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOG 72P
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 23,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 23,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 19,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 17,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 17,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 16,420 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 16,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 15,571 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s front (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,206 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 9,978 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 7,539 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 4,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 1,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,264 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 83,991 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,097 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2009 74,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,889 miles

Both o/s and n/s rear tyres, Tread depth wearing low.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,081 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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MOG 72P is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MOG 72P, 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 MOG 72P registered?

MOG 72P is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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