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WDO 999

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,359 mi
Last recorded36,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDO 999
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 35,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,568 miles

OS steering rack arm, inner bush has slight movement.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,033 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 21,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,793 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 15,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 10,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,700 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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WDO 999 is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WDO 999, 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 WDO 999 registered?

WDO 999 is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is WDO 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDO 999 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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