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N22 MOG

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

43,814 mi
Last recorded43,814 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 43,814 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 43,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 41,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,780 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 35,779 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,895 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 32,895 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,719 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 30,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 24,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 23,154 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,511 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 13,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,687 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 8,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,014 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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N22 MOG is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,783 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 N22 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 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N22 MOG registered?

N22 MOG is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N22 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 MOG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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