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R639 OUY

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,412 mi
Last recorded78,412 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 OUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 77,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,099 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,472 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 70,472 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,772 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 64,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,162 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,513 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,421 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [205/55/16w]

wiper blades splitting on edges

Pass 20 May 2009 45,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,540 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 41,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,186 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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R639 OUY is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R639 OUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R639 OUY?

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What year was R639 OUY registered?

R639 OUY is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R639 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 OUY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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