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R800 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,540 mi
Last recorded20,540 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,383 miles

MINOR OIL LEAK ON SUMP LINE AREA

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2008 9,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,558 miles

BOTH SEATBELTS ARE SLIGHTLY FRAYED,BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE BEEN TOUCHING THE EXHAUSTS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,164 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 8,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R800 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R800 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 R800 MOG registered?

R800 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R800 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 MOG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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