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R14 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,680 mi
Last recorded33,680 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 33,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 33,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,643 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 26,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,281 miles

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,973 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 17,759 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 17,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 9,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,006 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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R14 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,408 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 R14 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 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R14 MOG registered?

R14 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R14 MOG safe to buy?

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