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S8 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

18,118 mi
Last recorded18,118 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 18,118 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 17,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 17,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 17,318 miles

n/s heat shield not fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 16,148 miles

Both central track rod ends have slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 16,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both central track rod ends have slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 15,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,561 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 15,561 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,272 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 15,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,936 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,643 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,138 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 13,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 10,809 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 10,809 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 9,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,282 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 8,692 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,692 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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S8 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S8 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 S8 MOG registered?

S8 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S8 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 MOG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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