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MOG 1B

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,680 mi
Last recorded18,680 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOG 1B
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,680 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 18,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 18,070 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside CAT exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 17,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 17,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 16,495 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 16,485 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 9,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,224 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,288 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 7,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 3,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,923 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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MOG 1B is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 MOG 1B, 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 MOG 1B registered?

MOG 1B is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is MOG 1B safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOG 1B 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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