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M800 MGN

1995 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,657 mi
Last recorded32,657 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Morgan Plus 821,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 MGN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 29,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 29,594 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,115 miles

removable steering wheel fitted

tyres 9 yrs old

Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,569 miles

Removable steering wheel fitted time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2021 24,660 miles

removable steering wheel fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 24,247 miles

removable steering wheel fitted time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,221 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,714 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,240 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 8,240 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,972 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel hose from tank to pump cracked

play and noise in steering rack

steering side rods have slight play in both inner bushes

sump damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2009 3,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel hose from tank to pump cracked

play and noise in steering rack

steering side rods have slight play in both inner bushes

sump damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2008 2,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 2,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,435 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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M800 MGN is a 1995 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 87%.

Across all 1995 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,527 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 M800 MGN, 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 31 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M800 MGN registered?

M800 MGN is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M800 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 MGN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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