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S60 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 47,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,663 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box rubber seperated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015
Pass 13 Oct 2014

Interior mirror missing

Mileometer not reading

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,869 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 29,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,568 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 24,876 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,097 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 20,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 13,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 10,603 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 10,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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S60 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S60 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 S60 MOG registered?

S60 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S60 MOG safe to buy?

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