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MOG 779X

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,050 mi
Last recorded65,050 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOG 779X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,619 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,779 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,163 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 59,926 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play but not considered excessive

Offside Front King pin has slight play but not considered excessive

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

Pass 3 May 2018 59,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,331 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,913 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 52,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 49,137 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 49,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,151 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,400 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 779X is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,804 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 779X, 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 38 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MOG 779X registered?

MOG 779X is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is MOG 779X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOG 779X shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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