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S812 BBD

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,255 mi
Last recorded18,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 BBD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 18,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 17,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 17,162 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 17,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 16,662 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 16,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 15,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 14,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 10,458 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,855 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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S812 BBD is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc 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 S812 BBD, 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 S812 BBD registered?

S812 BBD is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S812 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S812 BBD 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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