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J88 MOG

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,695 mi
Last recorded32,695 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 32,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 32,600 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Rear differential damp

Pass 7 Oct 2023 32,577 miles

Rear diff damp

Pass 17 Oct 2022 32,518 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Rear Differential Damp

Pass 9 Oct 2021 32,184 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Rear Differential Damp

Rear Service Brake Slight Imbalance

Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 32,065 miles

engine and gear box damp with oil

slight play both front steering joints

Pass 6 Oct 2018 31,815 miles

O/S/R FOOT AND HAND BRAKE HAS A LOWER READING

O/S/R FOOT AND HAND BRAKE LOWER EFFORT

Pass 7 Oct 2017 31,523 miles

Engine, gear box and rear diff all damp with oil

Long travel in hand brake

Pass 15 Oct 2016 30,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,642 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,413 miles

nearside rear drum backing plate damp with diff oil

Fail 25 Oct 2014 30,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 30,157 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

fluid visible around n/s/r brake backplate but believed to be diff oil

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,030 miles

Oil leak

fluid visible around n/s/r brake backplate but believed to be diff oil

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,629 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 29,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside centre exhaust box has slight blow

nearside rear brake drum damp with fluid

Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake drum damp with fluid

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,894 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 28,758 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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J88 MOG is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 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 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J88 MOG registered?

J88 MOG is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is J88 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 MOG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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