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R8 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,334 mi
Last recorded17,334 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

RegistrationR8 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 17,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 16,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 15,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 13,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 12,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 11,070 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 10,936 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 9,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 9,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 9,160 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 8,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 8,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 5,930 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 4,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 4,699 miles

front wipers are very smeary

Fail 24 May 2011 4,699 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front wipers are very smeary

Pass 21 May 2010 4,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 4,529 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 4,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear service brake slow to apply

Pass 14 May 2008 4,462 miles

nearside rear service brake slow to apply

Pass 10 May 2007 4,245 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 39,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 36,123 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 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R8 MOG registered?

R8 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R8 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 MOG shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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