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R646 OUY

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,576 mi
Last recorded16,576 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 OUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 16,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 14,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 13,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 11,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 9,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 7,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 6,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 4,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,686 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

slight play in nearside front king pin/ bush

Fail 22 Jun 2017 3,686 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

slight play in nearside front king pin/ bush

Pass 20 Jun 2016 3,040 miles

end float in rear brake drums

Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 101,989 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,506 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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R646 OUY is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R646 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.

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What year was R646 OUY registered?

R646 OUY is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R646 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R646 OUY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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