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UDY 849

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Yellow Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,555 mi
Last recorded46,555 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDY 849
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 46,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 46,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,675 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,176 miles

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

Offside Inner steering arm bush is slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 42,899 miles

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

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

slight play in the nearside and offside front lower king pins

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 42,542 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,468 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear tie rod bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,411 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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UDY 849 is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Yellow with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDY 849, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDY 849 registered?

UDY 849 is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is UDY 849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDY 849 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UDY 849 have outstanding finance?

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