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G17 MOG

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 60,505 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,959 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,400 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,400 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,841 miles

steering rack gaiter slightly cracking on offside.

Pass 22 May 2019 54,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 53,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,578 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 49,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 47,643 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,635 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 44,881 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,202 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,585 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,960 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 31,078 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2007 31,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,861 miles

Slight play in OS trackrod inner bush

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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G17 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,875 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 G17 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 23 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G17 MOG registered?

G17 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is G17 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 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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