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A21 MOG

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,059 mi
Last recorded35,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 35,059 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play.detected in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 35,059 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play.detected in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 34,848 miles

Front Slight play detected on both bottom king pin joints

Fail 1 May 2025 34,848 miles

Front Slight play detected on both bottom king pin joints

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 34,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,567 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,461 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 32,461 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 32,342 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 32,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 32,151 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 32,151 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,716 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,716 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 30,484 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,484 miles

n/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,484 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,737 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,226 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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A21 MOG is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,804 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 A21 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 38 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A21 MOG registered?

A21 MOG is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is A21 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MOG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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