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R8 BHM

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,253 mi
Last recorded29,253 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 BHM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 29,004 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 28,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 22,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2011 21,378 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

n/s head lamp holed

Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,378 miles

n/s head lamp holed

Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut on o/s/r tyre on outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,566 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 16,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

nearside steering bush worn,marked with yellow chalk.

Pass 31 May 2006 16,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside steering bush worn,marked with yellow chalk.

Pass 30 Apr 2005 15,199 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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R8 BHM is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R8 BHM, 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 R8 BHM registered?

R8 BHM is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R8 BHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 BHM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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