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GN08 XRW

2008 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,511 mi
Last recorded19,511 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Morgan Plus 416,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 XRW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 19,511 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 19,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,707 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 17,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 16,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 16,927 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,999 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 13,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,361 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 12,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,534 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 5,364 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 5,364 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 1,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 1,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,486 miles

Front brake discs slight rust inner surfaces both sides

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

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

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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GN08 XRW is a 2008 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 16,636 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 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 XRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 18 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN08 XRW registered?

GN08 XRW is a 2008 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is GN08 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 XRW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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